Rewards of Love

I seek not a robe of glittering pearls and rubies shinning bright Give me a modest dress only not shorter than my height A handcuff, a collar or may be, a shackle heavy and tough The adornment for me should compliment the stature of my love My foe wishes to improve his stature or he wants me dead? Does he seek my turban of glory or he seeks my head? A pickaxe in my hand I have and fervour of love in heart Do not fail me, O tough rock! Stream of milk* start The treasure of ideals and vision aren’t on trees to pluck For wealth of sensitivity, anguish and pain, one would need my luck Seeing human sufferings, Yamin, causes torments and pains Put me in the cosy arms of sleep, where peace and serenity reigns ---- * Reference to legendary Asian lovers Shireen & Farhad. Farhad dug a rock to start the stream of milk for the sake of his love.