Academy of the Punjab in North America

Shahmukhi Poetry Selections

Abid Ameeq

English Translations of Pash’s Punjabi Poetry
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Dreams

Not everyone dreams

The fire that sleeps
in grains of lifeless gunpowder
does not dream

Dreams grow
in hearts of courage

They spring
when sleep is merciful

Everyone
that is why
dreams

Translated by Rjesh Kumar Sharma