April 4th. came and went again as the

Gathering at Garhi Khuda Bux was reported

Smaller this year or was it the wishful thinking of

Opposing forces which prevail today as if

The hanged man is finally buried.


Like a meteor no less but possibly

Enveloped in feudal vengeance and hate

Or liberator of the oppressed powerless

Maybe the user of many tools to climb

To the top position of power or the scaffold.



This breaker or re-maker of the pure country

Now lies in the timeless sands of Mehran

Hero or cursed villain, many visitors to his grave

Say prayers, soul of Larkana famous or

Infamous, he was one of ours.


Guilty or innocent who can forget

The actor or the revolutionary hero

True patriot or traitor, freer of slaves

Or hypocrite responsible for all evil

Let loose in a country seeking excuses.


Many riddles, the memory of 1970's

Defeat, small victories, economic ruin

Decisions badly taken, even criminal

But as this one observer reflects today

This saint or sinner left quite a void.