How shall we explain
To the world
The reason for our parting?
Even though you’re upset
With me
For the sake of everyone asking
Come back
Our grievances apart
If only to torment
My heart
Come back
Even though we’re not
As close as before
Still sometime
If only for the sake of custom
Come back
Admittedly hiding love
Is love
Someday secretly
To proclaim your love
Come back
Come back
If only to leave me again
Come back
Ranjish Hi Sahi, original in Urdu by Ahmed Faraz
There was a world far away, in which you and I lived.
Walking on the paths of our dreams, I said to you,
I admit, I am in love. If this is not love, what is it?
I am alone, I am alone, I am alone. Without you,
I am alone
Your innocence, your laughter. I miss your simplicity.
In my eyes, in my breaths. You are in my heart, in its beat
Our togetherness lasted centuries.
If you are not here, my heart is lonely.
Why did you get upset with me, what was my mistake?
You left my world barren, all your promises were lies.
I am alone, I am alone, I am alone. Without you,
I am alone
I am alone, I am alone, I am alone. Without you,
I am alone
(Original in urdu by Raeth from their album Raeth)
I feel the end is drawing near,
would time be so kind to slow?
You are everything to me, my dear,
you are all I really know.
But as I sit and wait and fear
and watch the hours go—
Everything that happened here
happened long ago.
– Lullabies, by Lang Leav
There’s something wonderfully sad about a winter’s sunset.
It deadens the pain, the melancholy of regret.
A fleeting moment of calm surrender.
And ephemeral beauty.
Captured in an instant.
Forever preserved.
In the vast darkness of my heart.
A tiny light deserved
I remember a time still.
When pain was yet unknown.
There was hope for love.
And nothing could go wrong.
But that was before
I knew I would neither be lucky nor strong.
Sorry. Deeply and profoundly sorry.
For the times I say it, but not strongly enough. For the times I should say it, and I don’t. And especially for the times I do not even realize I should have said it.
Sorry. For all those times and many more.
I pray that when you read this, you are safely on the other side of the ocean.
It was good to have you here as always. Remember that I will always be eagerly awaiting your next visit, in whichever season it may be. And always receive you with a big smile.
Take with you all the good memories, leave behind any sad and awkward moments. Take with you the strength you gained, and keep with you the support you always have from this side of the ocean.
Remember that I am closer than your own heart. Closer than the distance between you and sadness. Closer than the time it takes for a tear to slide down your cheek.
Forgive me for all my shortcomings and mistakes. For my childish behaviour and immature nature. Look past my weaknesses and you will see goodness and friendship, and deep and genuine care. Look beyond it all and you will see yourself living in my heart.