HESPER :.: [ The Spark in the Dark ]

Mohammad Ali Jinnah

Master if righteous will and daring deed
Of self devotion in the cause of right,
High-souled and steadfast in the hour of need.
A selfless toiler walking in God's light
'Mongst hostile factions eager to seize power
Misled by neither fear nor discontent
Alone you stood self-poised and did not lower,
Despite their threats and frowns, your high intent.

A man of vision, hopeful, undismayed
Longsighted hold your projects to pursue
Inspired by faith, of naught but, God afraid;

Just in your thoughts and deeds -- a Muslim true.
Immune from envious malice, free from hate
Not choosing wrongful means right ends to gain;
Above deceit, ne'er object, ne'er elate,
Honored by all, long did you thus remain.

Posted by Rashid