Didn't Desire That Much Poem by Mohammad Mohi Uddin

I desired a piece of armor, searched for the poison of negligence to make a path of salvation from steam.

Didn't try to look at the crown in the flashpoint of vision.
Only had a glance to the flying dust and dirt; inquired about the similarity of a path with the escape of life-
How the dust of time flies.

I didn't demand a lot; only desired some comfort.
Living with the new moon- I'm indigent.
I only desired some lights for the awning.
Didn't wish to ride on the wings of mew,
Only desired to touch your feathers.

Indeed, I didn't desire that much; expected a piece of land; Only a piece- where I could cultivate plants of affection.
Hoped to have a shelter, a tiny hut to protect myself from the sunlight and rain.

I didn't demand justice to the flowing time; though I took the chances of innocence,
Didn't reproach to any;
How much I did only to me.

I didn't make an attempt to include anyone in ridicule;
rather, I laughed at me
To purify myself, to rescue myself.

I swear! Indeed, I didn't desire that much;
Only pleased for tender hands.