Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Maut Tu Ek Kavita Hai...

Original Publish Date: December 15, 2007

Was watching the classic 'Anand' last nite after a long time. Although it has always been one of my favorites, this time I paid particular attention to the poem recited by Amitabh:

"Maut tu ek kavita hai
Mujhse ek kavita ka vadaa hai, milegi mujhko
Doobti nabzon mein jab dard ko neend aane lage
Zard sa chehra liye chaand ufaq tak pahunche
Din abhi paani mein ho, raat kinare ke kareeb
Na andhera ho, na ujala ho
Na aadhi raat, na din
Jism jab khatm ho aur rooh ko saans aae
Mujhse ek kavita ka vadaa hai, milegi mujhko"

Not to sound morbid, but I don't think death can sound more beautiful than this...

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