Who am I?

Who am I?
Sometimes I ponder
And even wonder
Who am I?
Pakistani, Chinese, Asian
Or a free citizen of global village
I’m Pakistani, being borne here
No m’ Chinese having parents origin there
Oh! I’m baffled
M’ Pakistani, but love China
M’ Chinese but love to live in Pakistan
No, no this isn’t my identity
I’m Asian
But listen………!
He’s Asian, she’s Asian, and they all are.
Where am [...]

Iqbal’s Falsafa (English Translation)

Youth’s thinking is either open or privy.
Is not hidden from a Sufi’s eye.
I’m aware of, how your present is
For I crossed this road years ago
Wise don’t baffle the words’ perplexity
Do divers target shell rather than pearl?
Wisdom that aspirants bear
Turns the baby flame into flare.
The truth that the heart approves
Values more than the pearl
Philosophy is [...]