Main Sakina Hun

Mene Dadi Ki Tarhan Itne Masayab Dekhe Chaar Barso’n May Hi Lagti Hun Zaifa Baba

Like my grandmother (Fatima), I have witnessed such calamities; in just four years, I have become frail, O Father.

Jo Teri Laash Pey Doratey Thay Ghoray Run May Wo Tamacho Say Mujhe Dete Hain Pursa Baba

Those who galloped horses over your body on the battlefield, now offer me condolences through slaps, O Father.

Kash Mar Jaon Main Asghar Ko Hi Rotey Rotey Main Kahan Karti Hun Paani Ka Takaza Baba

I wish I could die while weeping for Asghar; I am no longer asking for water, O Father.

Haye Baba Pori Shiddat Say Mujhe Mara Tamacha Jis Nay Us Kay Hathon Say Mera Chehra Hay Chota Baba

Alas, O Father! The one who struck me with such force—my face has become smaller than his hand, O Father.

Ungliyun Kay To Kahin Per Hain Kese Pehchanoge Tum Beti Ka Chehra Baba

There are marks of fingers everywhere; how will you recognize your daughter's face, O Father?

Is Qadar Shaam Kay Zindan May Tareeki Hay Hath Apna Hi Nahi Mujh Ko Hay Dikhta Baba

There is such darkness in the prison of Shaam, that I cannot even see my own hand, O Father.

Bhaiya Sajjad Say Nazrain Na Milayi Mene Mene Bazaar May Jab Khaya Tamacha Baba

I could not meet the eyes of my brother Sajjad, when I was slapped in the bazaar, O Father.

Shaam Walo’n Say Na Paani Na Kafan Mangongi Main Na Ehsaan Yahan Longi Kisi Ka Baba

I will not ask the people of Shaam for water or a shroud; I will not accept any favors from anyone here, O Father.

Rakh Kay Mu Baap Kay Sir Par Wo Pukari Darvaish Ab Na Jaage Gi Kabhi Teri Sakina Baba

Placing her face upon her father's head, Darvaish cried out: 'Your Sakina will never wake up again, O Father.'