Amongst the whole village, my beloved is that person,
Who, throughout the whole tribe, is celebrated-that person.
Though, in resemblance and in qualities, she may human seem;
But, in truth, from head to foot, she is like a fairy-that person.
‘Tis for this reason that I am as a nightingale towards her,
That, in loveliness, she is like unto a bower of roses-that person.
Notwithstanding she may reproach me, or become angry with me;
Yet still, from her mouth, she is a scatterer of sweets-that person.
Whether her curly ringlets, her top-knot, or her side locks;
She is the fragrant musk of Tatary entirely-that person.
Let it not happen that I miss her in a crowd, but in case I should,
Know, that she is fawn-eyed and rosy-cheeked-that person.
In place of a veil, I will present her my head as an offering,
Should she nourish the desire to possess it-that person.
When I seek to kiss her, she censureth and rebuketh me-
She is severe and tyrannical beyond measure-that person.
When arrayed, from head to foot, in gold-embroidered garments,
From head to foot she is a golden picture-that person.
Wherefore, O partridge! art thou so proud of thy gait;
For her step is far more graceful than thine-that person!
Since her form and disposition perfectly harmonize together,
Unto the heart of Khushal she is precious-that person.
(Khoshal Khan Khattak)
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