by Ehsan Sehgal
I did not lie
Before I met you
But I confess that
You compelled me
With your wrong
And improper motion
I lied just to let you feel
Do not hurt anyone
Who is already facing
The pain, grief and sorrows
Caused by the cruel world
Believe me
Without doubt
I do not think
Anyone else
Except you
And only you
It is the truth
You discovered me
You have to take
All steps
Toward journey's end
That lies on you
Move or forget all ambitions.
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ABOUT THE POET ~
Ehsan Sehgal born Khawaja Ehsan Elahi Sehgal is a Dutch-Pakistani origin Urdu poet and writer who moved to The Netherlands in 1978. He is also a journalist and activist for democracy and the freedom of the press and of speech., He was born on 15 November 1951 in Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan and obtained a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Urdu literature. In addition, he also received the LL.B. law degree from Karachi University., He has received awards from Indian and European Urdu literary organisations, in recognition of his literary achievements, and is famous for his poetry book Zarb-e-Sukhan, in the Urdu-speaking world. The Daily Times describes the book as a "splendid poetry collection." Besides that he has published a collection of aphorisms in Dutch, English and Urdu., Moreover, his many ghazals and naats have been composed and sung by various singers of Pakistan. Sehgal has also written a novel and several books of poetry; his articles have been published in various Urdu newspapers.
Last updated July 09, 2015