I waited for your knocking hand, but not anymore,
the road that led into your town - I closed that door.
The river once was simple for my boat to cross,
I broke my guiding oar myself, and bore the loss.
No soul remains to hear the weight my words bestow,
I wrapped myself in silence deep, and let it grow.
Within your hall, I found no space where I could stay,
no grief in leaving such a crowd, I walked away.
No reason came to ease the pain of what I know,
the jug that held my wine of love - I let it go.
Since parting, "Navjot" learned what shadows never show,
even my own reflection’s trace - I let it go.
******. हिन्दी भाषा में ****
उम्मीद तेरी दस्तक की, मुद्दत से छोड़ दी मैंने,
तेरे शहर को जाती थी वो राह ही छोड़ दी मैंने।
दरिया को पार करना आसान था कभी,
ख़ुद अपनी कश्ती की पतवार तोड़ दी मैंने।
अल्फ़ाज़ समझने वाला मिलता नहीं है कोई,
देख कर ये हालात अब चुप्पी ही ओढ़ ली मैंने।
जगह तेरी बज्म कोई खाली नहीं दिखी,
अफ़सोस नहीं जो महफ़िल ही छोड़ दी मैंने।
भूलने का तुझको कोई मिलता नहीं सबब,
जाम की थी जो सुराही वो भी तोड़ दी मैंने।
तुझसे बिछड़ के "नवजोत" ये जाना मैंने,
ख़ुद अपनी ही परछाई भी छोड़ दी मैंने।
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Author:
Navjot (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: The "ghazal" reflects letting go of love, hope, and attachments. Through broken paths, silence, and solitude, the poet conveys resignation, inner strength, and self-awareness, culminating in personal reflection.
- Category: Love
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Comments3
This poem reminds me Arijit Singh's song
" chhod diya woh rasta , jis raste se tum the guzre....
Well woven !
Thank you so for such nice words ....
The Buddha said that the key to nirvana is letting go of all desire. Letting go of love is the hardest of all. A powerful poem of sacrifice. Lovely
Thank you so much for such encouraging comments...
You are most welcome
A philosophical tone throughout. Practical-minded, coming to terms with reality. When the relationship is not going to work, better to let go of it.
Thank you so much for the analytic review, it's encouraging for me with regards please.
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