Absolutely Not,2nd Edition, Flowers In Flames Poem by Matloob Bokhari

ABSOLUTELY NOT
MATLOOB BOKHARI
In the garden of love,
Most beautiful flower is freedom
Faiz, Faraz, Daman watered it with the blood of their eyes
I always sing memories of those who cast off our chains
Who sacrificed their lives on the altar of freedom
To give us self rule
So we can walk on the road of dignity
Road of honour
Road of courage
Road of justice
So we can dance with white clouds
Sing with the morning star
Play with starry light
Yelling "Absolutely Not"
My soul blossoms to sing their hymns
Abrupt 'Absolutely Yes", descended my land in darkness
That crushed my soul in helplessness and hopelessness
Everything in my country descended in darkness
Neither I can shed tears
Nor I can sleep
Nor I can cry
My eyes wept blood
Alas! I am weary, broken hearted
Singing mournful strain in the lawless land
In this distress condition,
My heart sang out,
O sweet hope!
think of days than nights
Think of the golden moon rays
Never bow before humans!
Our freedom fighting will continue
We will continue our struggle to restore our freedom
Freedom, the gift of God
One day will come
Freedom will shine like sun again
Earth will distribute joy again