Daagh Dehlvi - Ghazal 1 (English Tranlation)

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You've an objection to come [to me] and don't invite me either
You don't disclose the reason for severing relations either

What have you said? Say again, "I don't want to listen to you"
If [you] don't want to listen, I don't intend to say anything to such persons either

What a veil it is that [she's] settled close to the screen
[She] neither hides clearly nor does she come in the open

If the relation has been severed then why continue oppressions?
Those who don't relate to don't torment either

O Daagh! If you're fed up with life then why are you alive
Life isn't dear to you and you don't quit living either

Daagh Dehlvi

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