**Jadugar[Magician]
Jab Mera Jii Chahe Mein Jadu Kay Khail Dikha Sakta Hoon
Aandhi Ban Ker Chal Sakta Hoon Badal Ban Ker Chaa Sakta Hoon
Haath Kay Isharey Say Pani Mein Aag Laga Sakta Hoon
Rakh Kay Dhair Say Taaza Rangon Kay Phool Ugaa Sakta Hoon
Itnay Oonchay Aasmaan Kay Taarey Torr Ker La Sakta Hoon
Meri Umr Tou Bus Aisey He Khail Dikhatey Ghuzri Hai
Apni Sanaa Kay Shoulon Say Gulzar Khilatey Ghuzri Hai
Jhooti Sachchi Baaton Say Bazar Sajatey Ghuzri Hai
Paththar Kii Divaron Kay Sangeet Sunatey Ghuzri Hai
Apnay Dard Ko Dunya Kii Nazron Say Chupatey Ghuzri Hai
When I wish I can unfurl my
magic powers
blow as a dust-storm
or spread over like a cloud.
With a lifting of a finger
I can set water afire,
resurrect rainbow flowers from ash heaps,
pluck stars from vaulting sky.
Showing such spetacles-
conjuring gardens
with flames of breath, dazzling
with illusion and reality, singing
songs to stone walls,concealing
my agony from the world -
my years were spent.
Ather Tahir [translation]**