Mujeeb Jaihoon’s response to those who enquire about what gifts has the poet brought from the land of Meem.
Gifts and presents
Entice lovers:
“What have you brought us
From the land of the Meem-sojourn?”
Replied I:
“I have neither antiques
Nor any souvenirs.
Rather, with me is a bag of gems—
Seen by neither Jinn nor Ins.
More invaluable than any gifts,
Inimitable are they in looks.”
April 27 2022. Ramadan 26 1443.
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SubhanAllah!! The sojourn by itself is a gift, a marvel, which is unparalleled. The last two lines are so profound, “Invaluable than any gifts, Inimitable are they in looks”.