Re: Pathan Poetry 17th c., and foregoing henna when dumped...

Posted by Jewel on October 29, 1999 at 01:43:45:

In Reply to: Pathan Poetry 17th c., and foregoing henna when dumped... posted by Catherine Cartwright Jones on October 29, 1999 at 00:42:37:

That is some beautiful poetry. Thanx for sharing that with us
Catherine :-)

Peace

~Jewel~ - who has a soft spot for romantic poetry

: Khushal Khan Khattak was a Pathan (group of people that spread from
: Afghanistan to Pakistan and somewhat into India, Muslim) writing in
: the late 1600's...
: "Poems from the Divan of Khushal Khan Khattak"
: translated from the Pashto by D.N. Mackenzie
: George Allen and Unwin Ltd

: Poem 68
: "Never again will I confront
: A mirror with my face
: Nor will I put on kohl again
: To darken my two eyes.

: "I will not colour my white hands
: With festive henna red,
: Nor ever use a comb again
: To set my hair to rights.

: "I will not leave the little curls
: To cluster round my face,
: Nor chew the betel leaf again
: To redden my two lips.

: "When my beloved is not there
: To see me as I am
: For whom should I adorn myself
: Or beautify my face?

: "My whole frame turns into red flames
: All wreathed in greyest smoke
: When I recall within my heart
: The secrets of our love.

: Though life is sweeter than all else
: That this world holds for us,
: Without my love it's bitter now;
: What use is it to me?

: "Wherever now my love may be
: I pray he wil be happy:
: Let him enjoy his happiness
: And I alone will grieve."

Follow-ups:

• A little Rudaki, mid 900's Catherine Cartwright Jones 03:46:07 10/29/99 (3)
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  • EXQUISITE, Catherine !! Jewel 14:03:35 10/29/99 (0)