O Kashmir Poem by Mohammad Younus

O blue mountains of Kashmir!
O snow-capped mountains of Kashmir!
O lofty chenar trees of Kashmir!
O cup-shaped valley in the lap of gorgeous nature!
O green broad meadows with all your flowers!
Day and night I think of you!
I adore you as the fantastic creation of God!
Your highlands and moors are so exquisite!
Your streams and rivers produce heaven's melody!
O Kashmir, with white snow peaks, slopes and cliffs!
O Kashmir with ancient glaciers!
O verdant forests of deodar trees!
O beautiful singing birds that hymn to the glory of the creator!
O shepherds with herds and flocks of cattle!
I hear your flute through which you sing out the songs of pain!
I know you fear to sing in words your pain for fear of persecution!
O the blessed and sacred sages and saints of Kashmir!
You inspire and delight me!
O mother Kashmir, you give me the name - Kashmiri!
O mother Kashmir, you give me the language - Kashmiri!
O mother Kashmir, you give me the culture - Kashmiri
My heart you have filled with desire for honour and peace!
O Kashmir! Tears in your reddened eyes I see!
My heart will ne'er forget all your pain!
Your screams will ne'er go in vain!

MyKoul