English Gazal

Hi,

Here is an humble attempt to write gazal/Shayri in English
Trying to maintain the radeef, kafia in english is not easy, but can be achieved.
The below Gazal needs more polishing, but here it is, my first attempt !!

I know not

It's a stage, the world, I was taught,
What's the play, and my part, I know not.

I hear each sound, in the neighborhood,
The clamor in my heart, I know not.

Thy love art the balmy radiance of the sun,
Am I in shade or the smart, I know not.

If man art made of clay,
Am I but dirt, living in dirt, I know not.
(NB: dirt here is a reference to dust)

Who shoves me in this hastening crowd,
To whom I give a start, I know not.

Oh the rivers of my fate, generously flow on,
For I am a slave or a dart, I know not.

- Taab

I invite you to post your own English Gazal. Let's start a trend !!