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Amir Khosrow Poems

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by Khosrow, Amir
She wears a round skirt, stands on one leg,
That lady has eight legs,
and looks like a fairy.
Everyone wants her,
Muslim, Hindu, Chhatri (of warrior caste).
Khosrow asks this riddle,
just think about it. ...Read more of this...



by Khosrow, Amir
Was lovable when little (or lit),
but was worthless when grown up (or extinguished)
Khusro has told you his name,
solve this riddle or get out of town....Read more of this...

by Khosrow, Amir
Why was the king thirsty?
Why was the donkey sad?...Read more of this...


Book: Reflection on the Important Things