Ham Dekhenge – Faiz Ahmad Faiz

We shall see
it is certain that we will
the day that was promised
the day which is destined

When the mountains of tyranny and oppression
will float away like cotton balls
we the ruled and oppressed will hear
our heartbeats pounding under the earth
and the sky over the heads of our oppressors
will echo with thunder and lightening

When from the home of God
silent spectators and icons of falsehood are dismissed
we who are pure of hearts, and who were denied the holy sanctuary
will be given a high platform
The crowns will be seized
and the thrones will be overturned

There will be only one name that of almighty
the one who can not be seen but is everywhere
He is the spectacle and He is the spectator
A cry of “I am the truth” will rise
Which you are, and so am I
The sons of God will rule this land
which you are, and so am I

We shall see
it is certain that we will.

Painting of Faiz by Shubnum Gill