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The Hospital of Hijaz |
A leader of the nation once said to Iqbal
“A hospital is about to open in Jeddah for Hijaz
Every speck of your dust becomes restless
As you hear from somebody the tale of Hijaz
Move your hand of Love towards your pocket
You are world famous as the lover of Hijaz
The hospital in the suburbs of Batha is needed
In the hands of ‘Isa the patient’s pulse is needed” |
I said “Life lies in the veil of death
As the Truth lies veiled in metaphors
What the Lover has obtained in the position of death
Khizr could not obtain in the wine of eternal life
Sir, convey this message of life to others
I am searching for death in the land of Hijaz
Why have you brought the message of cure?
What concern do Lovers have with the Masiha.” |
Translated by: M.A.K. Khalil |
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