A Shaayar's dilemma

As the sun sets in the west
battle lines are drawn

Qaafiyaa and Radif renew their fight
for Beher, their usual pawn

Amidst cadavers of words
a Ghazal awaits the dawn

A Maqta curiously watches
a Takhallus saddled on


Vijay © 29th August, 2007

Qaafiyaa
Radif
Beher
Maqta
Takhallus