The Bird's Complaint Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AA BC DE FF GG HH II JK LM NM NN| I am constantly reminded of the bygone times | A |
| Those garden's springs those chorus of chimes | A |
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| Gone are the freedoms of our own nests | B |
| Where we could come and go at our own pleasure | C |
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| My heart aches the moment I think | D |
| Of the buds' smile at the dew's tears | E |
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| That beautiful figure that Kamini's form | F |
| Which source of happiness in my nest did form | F |
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| I do not hear those lovely sounds in my cage now | G |
| May it happen that my freedom be in my own hands now | G |
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| How unfortunate I am tantalized for my abode I am | H |
| My companions are in the home land in the prison I am | H |
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| Spring has arrived the flower buds are laughing | I |
| On my misfortune in this dark house I am wailing | I |
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| God To whom should I relate my tale of woe | J |
| I fear lest I die in this cage with this woe grief | K |
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| Since separation from the garden the condition of my heart is such | L |
| My heart is waxing the grief my grief is waxing the heart | M |
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| O Listeners considering this music do not be happy | N |
| This call is the wailing of my wounded heart | M |
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| O the one who confined me make me free | N |
| A silent prisoner I am earn my blessings free | N |
Allama Muhammad Iqbal
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