First seeing the title of the book I thought it to be a typical Sheikh story where they live in a huge mansion and have Muslim names and then go off and get married in a chapel. But I am … Continue reading
This poetry by Faiz Ahmed Faiz is one of my favourites. Mujhse pehli si mohabbat mere mehboob na maang Maine samjha tha ke tu hai to darakhshaan hai hayyaat Tera gham hai to sham-e-dahar ka jhagra kya hai Teri soorat … Continue reading
Hold me close As if you’d never leave me Love me more As if you’d never leave me This world of indifferences The art of lies fed With passion to rival the truth Destroying the sense of self Your words … Continue reading
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