Translated from Balochi by Fazal Baloch
ENCHANTED
As I watched --
She wrapped the rainbow round her finger,
and drifted away -- slowly, ever so slowly.
Yet
The Heavens saw nothing.
EVENING
The wind wanders,
seeking the fragrance of your musk:
My heart and a fading leaf are carried along.
SPRING
The poor larks that returned this year
peck at the scent of your bosom,
still drifting through the footprints
along the path of yesteryear.
JUNGLE
Such terror stirs within,
none dare to face themselves.
The road runs deep with fear—
no one walks it alone.
THE WAIT
Shall I open a window?
Will you come—or the moon?
Munir Momin is a contemporary Balochi poet widely cherished for his sublime art of poetry. Meticulously crafted images, linguistic finesse and profound aesthetic sense have earned him a distinguished place in Balochi literature. His poetry speaks through images, more than words. Momin’s poetry flows far beyond the reach of any ideology or socio-political movement. Nevertheless, he is not ignorant of the stark realities of life. The immenseness of his imagination and his mastery over the language rescues his poetry from becoming the part of any mundane narrative. So far Munir has published seven collections of his poetry and an anthology of short stories. His poetry has been translated into Urdu, English and Persian. He also edits a literary journal called Gidár.
Fazal Baloch is a Balochi writer and translator. He has translated many Balochi poems and short stories into English. His translations have been featured in Pakistani Literature published by Pakistan Academy of Letters and in the form of books and anthologies. Fazal Baloch has the translation rights to Munir Momin’s works.
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