O Saki! Do you remember our early enthusiasm and fervor?
That we became indifferent to the world and its demands!
Beyond all heights of greatness we began to see the falls (the emptiness)!
The reason was that we were promised the blessedness of Realization,
And, as a result, our mind kept floating in the heavens (that too so cheap)!
And this floating never allowed us to feel the solid earth!
O Saki! Do you remember the opening session of the Tavern (in Manzil-e-Meem)
When the mysteries of the Tavern began to leak out?
Making all concerned feel dazed and intoxicated!
And also the disclosures regarding the circle and its members!
As a result, the bread and butter of the time made the inmates forget "biryani" [comfortable living] outside!
And the mosquito curtains held for them the comforts of the palace of Jamshed!
O Saki! Do you remember the postponement of your promises to June & September?
We often recall such incidents for amusement!
You began to evolve subterfuges and excuses.
There is no one to beat you at this game!
When the stock of the name of God began to have a cold reception in the market of love,
You at once warmed us up by dangling maya in one form or another before our eyes!
You even created occasions for travel and entertainment,
Incidentally providing them with opportunities for selfless service.
Giving occupation to each one according to capacities,
You remained, nevertheless, enamored of some, circumspect about some, and indifferent toward some!
In short, your individual pulse-reading is the envy of Plato!
And the soothing balm of your breath [words] would easily surpass in effect the breath of Jesus!
Years rolled on, days followed night, and we lost all bearings of life, worldly and religious!
When the undertone of subtle, but definite change in your attitude dawned on us,
We felt once again drawn to the allurements of our unfinished worldly life!
But it was too late; the will to do was gone!
There was no time even to recall the past years.
Everyone of the Tavern claimed to have a special place in your eyes.
Everyone now realizes the mischievous twinkle in your eyes!
The favorites, or otherwise, all feel disillusioned.
Your eyes have gone to the length of fooling even the whole world!
Who could imagine the all-sweeping range of your eyes
Which could never stay put anywhere, but eluded all!