By Dr. Imran Farooq
4 October 1999
Dark days of
loneliness have gone
Now there are friends everywhere
Till yesterday my heart was dry like a desert
My soul and loneliness were like a pair.
Suddenly I entered into the oasis of passion
Where there is so much fun to share
Showers of love drenching my heart,
Breeze of love blowing everywhere.
From here I look back
To those dark days of despair
When I was alone and homeless
The atmosphere was very unfair
I recall all those people who gave me shelter
And kept me very dear
Who put themselves and their families in danger
To save me without any fear
I recall all those people who pray for me
Day and night in their prayers
I recall all my comrades who sacrificed their lives
For the cause without any fear
Their sacrifices and struggle
Encouraged me to dare
During those dark days I was inspired
By a person, to me who is very dear
Who taught me to struggle and to fight
And who made my mind and thoughts very clear
During those long nights he was like a tower of light
His teachings guided me through the dark paths of despair
I salute all those people
who gave me shelter without favour or fear
I salute my comrades
who made unbelievable sacrifices and didn't care
I salute the man who is a symbol of courage, struggle and
devotion
Who bears all the difficulties himself, but for others he cares
My heart beats for him
For him all my smiles and tears