“My Reminiscence”
Last night I was reminiscent
About a fleeting incident.
This time cool breeze
Brought a blessing:
Pathways adorned with flowers
And me in the company of someone.
When he held and kissed my hand,
In my courtyard there descended
A procession of stars.
Came into my life a moonlit night.
My being soaking in this cosmic monsoon.
Lost in thoughts about him.
Fragrance, nightfall, and me.
Parveen Shakir (24 November 1952 - 26 December 1994)
Translated from the Urdu by M.S. Alverston, 02/14/11.
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