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By Wahaj Ali

Songs of deception


Somber clouds glide above, and the nightingale sings:

O is there a comrade who understands our hymns?

And untangles the knots of remorse with thought at least

Ny, no bird flies along, nor sings along, nor thinks along!

Give a thought to engulf within, not tread the path of disgrace

Why are thoughts not concrete when the image is clear indeed?

Why do the birds not sing when the nightingale awaits his speech?

Why do the clouds not shine when the sun resides behind?

What a cruel world you face my dear, pity O sorrowful bird!

When the waves rise above the tides, then know my dear,

The moon has lost its charm and sheds its light in tears!

The selfish sun now radiates charm without least shame!

Bearing regret, is what there is for our sorrowful nightingale,

He knows that life is held by the unforgiving hand of destiny

He awakens from the illusion of intoxicating sleep

the dark clouds rightfully descend; their sorrow is wet

The world knows why the clouds were somber and the moon dull

And why does the Nightingale Sing alone, penetrated by deceit?