Search a Little Longer
A version by Rafiq Kathwari
After Sir Mohammad Iqbal
Lift the veil from your face
The stars are witness
Stop teasing
Reveal yourself
Passion is in your heart
Become a healer
Stop begging on the mountain like Moses
The flame is within you
Create a new Mecca with every breath
Rid yourself of idolatry
Observe the limits of this garden
Even if you want to boast
First create the confidence of Alexander
To lust after the glory of Darius
Rafiq Kathwari’s debut collection of poems is available here.