I sailed along the sea, hopped from ports to lands,
Terrains of beautification, world and wonderlands,
Hey Traveller : Care for some fish?
Mystic Sages chanting : Traveller, come here I shall fulfill your wish!
My wish? I wander into my psyche,
Love ! Alas, something I might like
All my life, I’ve had this desire- A Longing,
Just the feeling of love, my heart, I feel it pumping!
On the back of my mule, I sat and thought,
Is love an accessory? No, No, No- It can’t be bought,
On my journal, I wrote, the kind of maiden I’ve desired,
And on my notes, the traits I’ve aspired!
Days to weeks, Weeks to months- The feeling wouldn’t leave me,
The feeling of love was gut wrenching, but something that could complete me,
I smirked! My companion- Oye, what’s the problem?
If love’s a problem, then I’d gladly want no solution!
And one day, On the outskirts of Sindh, I saw an Angel!
She had no wings nor a crown, but- God had sent her,
I couldn’t look away, No No, A Glimpse Of A Lifetime,
I wanted to woo her, make her all mine!
Quickly, I leaped off my mule,
My companions, all stood confused,
Madam’ , I reached out to call her,
She sprang away, her face filled with horror.
Oh! How was the misery? Shattering was it’s state,
I stood there, froze- Of confusion, It’s okay I’ll wait
Said one of my companion, giving a sarcastic laugh,
Could I have done anything? Other than to join in and laugh.
Days went by, I could not get her off my mind,
Yes, it is true! When they say, Love “DOES” make you blind,
I rolled left, I rolled right, I couldn’t sleep!
My friends were in disbelief- It can’t be that deep?
I still can describe her- Fiery hair, Godly Complexion,
Eyes as deep as ocean, Her hand- Smooth as Silk,
Perfect symmetrical nose, Her face- Pure as millk
Tall yet fragile, complex yet agile!
It’s better to let go, they say-
And soon enough, it was my last day,
On my mule again, dissatisfied with my visit,
Unbearable affection- Like of which I can’t resist,
Atleast my friends had fun- Flexing their cheap gems.
Then,
There she was, I wanted to try again.
But-
She was with another man,
Hand in Hand, they kept walking,
Her husband he was, as I heard them talking.
I eased away, I melted.
All of my anxieties, In the pyre, it Smelted,
Well, not much can be done now!
I comfort myself with a Countdown.
If not this life, in next we shall meet,
In the next life, we shall establish a bond so sweet.
If not this life, in next I shall be your suitor,
In next life, we shall have lots of sons and daughters!
Farewell O’ Maiden, I will never forget you
Farewell O’ Maiden
FAREWELL O’ MAIDEN!