
Oh, river of beauty and light! A drop of light, give me Eyes that are full of laughter and Give me lips that are full of pleasure For this fond, little heart, I ask you Some sign of beloved, give me Oh ocean of light and beauty Just a drop of light, give me For this dark-palace of sorrow A mere spark of light is needed And eyes that are full of laughter And lips that are full of pleasure For this ecstasy and longing, An image of beloved, give me Some fondness of your love to be proud of your beauty For this garden that’s dried up A promise of spring is all I ask Not that I’m asking for paradise Nor the mount Toor, give me An interpretive sign, I seek Of this dream’s existence and time A heart, that of a king, grant me And a chest that of a Faqir - Ghani Khan Original poem by: Sir Imtiaz Ahmad Sahibzadah Re-translated by: Omar Khogiani