Monday, August 3, 2009

Bulleh Shah (1680-1758)



I have been pierced by the arrow of love, what shall I do ?

I can neither live, nor can I die.

Listen ye to my ceaseless outpourings,

I have peace neither by night, nor by day.

I cannot do without my Beloved even for a moment.

I have been pierced by the arrow of love, what shall I do ?

The fire of separation is unceasing !

Let someone take care of my love.

How can I be saved without seeing him?

I have been pierced by the arrow of love, what shall I do ?

O Bullah, I am in dire trouble !Let someone come to help me out.

How shall I endure such torture ?

I have been pierced by the arrow of love,what shall I do ?

I can neither live, nor can I die.

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