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Publication Date: 2010

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Afzal Shauq() AFZAL SHAUQ’S LITERARY LIFE STORY “On his birth a creation was born.An inspiration that stems from his soul.Destined to write,sweet words of the creative”(Katherine MacDonald) Well, the world is certainly becoming a smaller place. I'm a small towngirl from Newfoundland, Canada. The population of my home town is about fivethousand people. Up to this point, I've never really had any travel experience,nor have I published any of my poetry. But through a website called '' I wasintroduced to a renown Afghani writer named Afzal Shauq. As we both havepoetry posted on this page, he had taken the time to comment on some of mywork. To return the favor, (out of sheer politeness) I decided to visit his pageas well. To my surprise, I discovered the works of a passionate man, a caringman, a great man. Although we have different styles of writing, our ideals arevery much the same. Over time, we developed a friendship. We wrote back andforth to each other, commenting on one an others work. I was so impressed withhis writing, and he so impressed with mine, that we decided to work on thisproject together, with the goal of emitting our ideas to the rest of the world.... Even as a young child, Afzal Shauq knew what he wanted to be. Whenthe regional commissioner of his area asked about his ambitions, Afzal Shauqreplied... 'I want to be a great man'. Not even really knowing the true meaning of 'greatness', an overwhelmingfeeling came over him that day. It was from then on he felt ignited to pursue theenergy that he felt inside. That day the commissioner said to him.. 'good luck son'. There were many paths Afzal Shauq could have chosen, such as engineering, orthe field of medicine. His parents and teachers tried to steer him down that path,all the while, he felt restricted. There was too much energy bursting inside him.Feeling frustrated and confused by their ideas of what he should be, he continuedto work towards what he really wanted in life.

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It was in 1969, as a young adolescent Afzal's only way to connect with the worldwas through a newspaper, and a radio. His interest in the rest of the world,religion, color and geography had become an obsession. He wanted to learn asmuch as he could through international channels and articles. If the paper wasn'tdelivered at his door, he had to rely on textbooks which, to his dismay, hadoutgrown with time. Afzal earned several Laurels for his soccer team at the Degree College Lora Lai.It was a great passion of his, and often exhausted himself as Captain of theteam. It was around this time when Afzal Shauq discovered his passion for poetry. Tohis sheer luck, he had an acquaintance of Prof. Rab Nawaz Mail, who was ateacher and a renown poet of Pashto (Afghani Language) and Urdu. TheProfessor recognized Afzal's talents and gave to him his guidance. In August of1975, Afzal wrote his first Pashto poem (what he calls ghazal) . Upon reading itProf. Rab Nawaz Mail encouraged him to write in free verse. It would be a muchbetter way of conveying his message to the outside world.Much of Afzal's success comes from the Professors early guidance. He startedattending Literary recitation gatherings, usually organized by talented poet SaeedGohar, romantic poet Syed Kher Muhammad Arif and short story writer, HajiMirza Khan Pechi. It was there he met Sohail Jaffar and Mehmood Ayaz, who hequickly became friends with. Together they poured over ideas to write about. Ashe poured his heart out on the paper, he was discovering his unconscious mind,a world of dreams and found their an image of his ideal. He desperately tried tofind that ideal image in reality around him but remained unsuccessful. As a poet,he was rising and winning but in his search, he was continuously defeated;always left wondering...'Shall I ever behold the face of my ideal? 'He read faces around him, he could even read the veiled emotions behind thosefaces, he searched, questioned, wondered... but his ideal face eluded.In 1986-87 the first book of Afzal Shauq had been published. Written in Afghanlanguage of Pashto, the book was titled 'Shladaley Amail'. At the same time hewas also doing a program by the name of a 'Amail' from Quetta Radio StationPakistan as anchor and script writer. The program was very popular and had ahuge audience. The Radio Program was directed by a very successful broadcasterAgha Muhammad Kasi.'Shladaley Amail'(Broken necklace) brought Afzal his real first taste ofsuccess. He became the poet of realities, adding innovating ideas. Even still, hissoul felt unquenched. He had to over come racial and geographic boundaries.And a tempting question passed through his mind often...


'What are the factors and elements that divide, anatomically alike humans intogroups, nations and sects? 'In 1992 he officially toured Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand and availedhimself of the opportunity to closely observe the societies other than his.Travel then became a new passion of his. Traveling different countries heobserved and recorded his different experiences from East to West and North toSouth. He tried discovering factors that parted the Eastern way of life and theWesterns code of living; differ whites from the colored. He has question in mindthat…“ Why it’s commonly said that the west is best and the east is beast? ”He determined to find the mystery of the division of humanity into the first,second and third world countries. As a result of the devious behavior of the west,a travel log was published under the name of 'Aowa Gama Mazal' (Seven StepsJourney) in 1996. The literary critics then knew him as a post modernisttravelogue writer.Afzal scheduled traveling to three or four countries each year.1996 brought wasa very memorable and rewarding opportunity of road travel with dozens ofinternational tourists. He was fortunate enough to observe from very closequarters the culture and the social system of fourteen European countries,England, Wales, Scotland, France, Belgium, Holland (The Netherlands) ,Germany, Monaco, Liechstenstien, Switzerland, , Austria, Italy, San Marino andSpain.Through his travels he had mind-expanding experience, living with people fromdifferent parts of the world, getting to know their ways and behavior. He came tounderstand the gaps between the western world and his own part of the world.He was neither a politician nor a polemist devising slogans and harangues. In hisefforts to bridge those gaps, he could only use his creative energies as a poet,transforming his ideas, messages and hopes in poems and verses, with aheartfelt desire that his words touch the millions of hearts around the globe andbring them together. He kept writing poems with a wish that my ideas becomeharbinger of a new dawn, a color of peace, a hue of love.He wondered what can make men aware of their predicament and incite them towork towards the perfection of humanity; in complete harmony with natural lawsof mutual tolerance, peace and love.In 1997 during a travel to Cairo Egypt, Afzal met the love of his life. There hemet the ravishing and immensely talented Dr. Ouahiba Sakani. Impressed withher beauty and intelligence, he was head over heels in love with her. And foronce he felt that the eluding face of his ideal had at last taken a shape of herperson. That was when he felt completed. That all that he had accomplished hadcome down to this.Through his experiences with his love life, a new novel was born 'ParoniMakhuna' (The faces of yesterday) that was published in 2006. The English


translation of which will soon be available. He translated the novel into easyEnglish by himself, while Prof. Ernanie-I-Pepito of the Philippines has beenworking at the improvement of the manuscript. Since 2006 the project isreceiving final touches by Alley Boling.In 2003, another book of poetry emerged, named ' Pa Latun Sta Da Sarey' (InSearch of your face) . This book is a collection of thoughts from travelexperiences, true love, the desire to create a fair humanity and more. His pain ispoured onto the pages, as he writes about civilization, and the betterment offellowman. With the publishing of book the literary critics has started calling him,Traveler-poet... Selani.Two more travelogues were published in 2004 and 2005, revealing experiencesfrom Europe. 'Mazal Pa Wauro Bandi' (Journey on the snow) and ' Da Lmer DaKalli Pa Lor' (Towards the town of sun rise) were the names of the books.They were actually a sociological study of European life, rather then a narrationof simple travel experiences. His search, ventures and probe, all lead him to theconclusion that man has revolutionized himself, since his creation but only in anegative way. Where the denizens of the modern world have progressed muchoutwardly; they have been gradually deteriorating inwardly, reducing themselvesto the brutality of animals. Behind the sophisticated face of civilization, lies acorrupted soul with the ugliest of potentials.Like much of the world, Afzal was flabbergasted by the 9/11 incident. But in hisstate of frustration and mental hysteria, he was comforted by the presence ofanother lover of humanity. He had met an American friend, Alice Alley AnnMuhaphay... Alley Boling. She was impressed with his literary approach,innovative ideas and creative skills, and took up translating his poetry intoEnglish. She urged the need of bringing out the ideas of universal concern in alanguage understood by the most around the globe. A voice rising from the eastcould now be heard by the West.At the first stage of the process he translated his poems into simple Englishhimself. Then Dr. Ouahiba Sakani Afzal revised them. Famous freelanceRomanian writer Ms. Andreea Sarcani shared her part in composing andcompilation. In the last steps the manuscript was finalized by Alley Boling andtranslation of his poetry in American English was published in 2006, under thetitle of 'Twist of Fates'. The book is now available around the world in print andcan be found on international sites including.... and readers can also get the book TWIST OF FATES translated by Alley Bolingwith direct link as… All his poems added to TWIST OF FATES and some more new available in the


international sites below too and readers can have approach to read his poemsfree.. / / Because of Afzal Shauq's effort to project his ideas to one and all of the world, heis now recognized as a global poet. The response to his work has becomeoverwhelming, and beyond any expectation. He now realizes the true meaning of'greatness'. It isn't the recognition or the fame, it his creation of ideas, knowing afellow man's mind, and being remembered in the next generation to come.“How an Afghan/Pashto poet of third world became a poet of globe? ”Maybe this question will raise different points in the readers of the poetry worldbut non of a single individual will ever negate the peace willing dreams of AfzalShauq as his main factor being a successful poet. Yeah… I being his poetry friendmay generalize with proud that the “love based peace” has much strength thenany other basics of life even and no doubt, my friend Afzal Shauq is capturing thehearts of readers around the world being a well known poet of peace. Let me addfor him at the end from the core of my heart that,Dear Afzal Shauq..! ! you are truly right to say…“ a friendly smile is the best weapon of war to fight with”and sure you won the war I think. Katherine MacDonaldNewfoundland CANADA. *****Reference: - Book: 'THE PEACE WISHER AFZAL SHAUQ' Written By: ' Katherine MacDonald. Canada ******************************* ‘Wie ich Afzal Shauq kennen gelernt habe’ / Nina Babon, Germany. Ich bin eine alleinerziehende Mutter in den Dreißigern und komme ausDeutschland, ich unterrichte Deutsch als Fremdsprache - und ich schreibegelegentlich Gedichte, sowohl auf Deutsch als auch auf Englisch. Ich habe Afzal Shauq durch einen talentierten jungen Dichter aus Pakistan,Anwar Wafi Hayat, kennen gelernt, mit dem ich mich in einem internationalenGedichteworkshop angefreundet hatte. Wafi zitierte oft aus Afzal Shauqs Werk,und ich war fasziniert von der Tiefe und der Energie, die aus diesen einzelnenZeilen sprach. Als Wafi Shauqs Gedicht 'Smile' (Lächeln) ins Englischeübersetzte, bot ich spontan an, es ins Deutsche zu übersetzen, da ich fand, dass


seine Botschaft, die man paraphrasieren könnte als Wozu brauchen wir Gewehre,wenn wir nur ein Lächeln brauchen um die Herzen der Menschen zu gewinnen? ,eine wirklich wichtige war. Nun habe ich damit begonnen, mehr von Afzal Shauqs Gedichten ins Deutsche zuübersetzen und auch seine literarische Lebensgeschichte, die KatherineMacDonald aus Kanada aufgeschrieben hat, übersetzt. Sein Leben verlief nicht immer geradlinig, er machte Zeiten des Zweifels und desVerzweifelns mit, ehe er seine Bestimmung zum Autor entdeckte. Sein Werk wirdvon seinen vielen Reisen beeinflusst, die er unternahm, da er von einemunstillbaren Durst danach, etwas über andere Kulturen zu lernen, getriebenwurde. Besonders interessierte ihn, was die westliche Welt von der östlichentrennt und warum die Menschen im Westen sich den sogenannten Dritte-Welt-Ländern so überlegen fühlen. Ich glaube, er war sehr überrascht, als er herausfand, dass wir im Westen dieDinge nicht etwa besser, sondern schlicht anders machen. Von dem Moment dieser Entdeckung an spürte er einen überwältigenden Drang,sie mit dem Rest der Welt zu teilen und begann deshalb, seine Reisetagebücherzu schreiben, in der Hoffnung, er könne die Augen seiner Leser öffnen. Von da an schrieb er auch in seinen Gedichten von seiner Überzeugung, dass wiralle miteinander verwandt sind, wie entfernt und entfremdet auch immer, unddeshalb versuchen sollten, einander zu verstehen anstatt unsere Verschiedenheitzu fürchten. Seht wie ähnlich ihr euch seid, würde er sagen, und dieUnterschiede, die euch trennen, wie Erziehung, Kultur oder Religion, werdenweniger wichtig scheinen als eure Gemeinsamkeiten. ('Wenn die Abgründezwischen den Herzen mit Liebe überbrückt werden', aus seinem Gedicht'Friedensformel')Das ist etwas, das ich bei meiner Arbeit mit Migranten aus aller Welt ebenfallserfahren habe: Meist haben sie die gleichen Sorgen, die auch ich habe, dieZukunft ihrer Kinder betreffend, deren Bildungs- und Berufschancen, und siewünschen sich, dass ihre Söhne niemals Gewehre tragen werden müssen,niemals in einem Krieg töten müssen oder getötet werden, ganz so, wie ich esmir für meinen Sohn wünsche. Afzal Shauqs Gedichte sind in einem faszinierenden Stil scheinbarer Einfachheitgeschrieben, man findet dort kein überflüssiges Wort, und seine Botschaft, dasswir alle Brüder und Schwestern sind und danach streben sollten, auf diesemPlaneten friedlich mit- und nebeneinander zu leben, klingt wie ein widerhallendes


Echo durch all seine Werke hindurch. Nina BabonGERMANY _____________________ POEZIA LUI AFZAL SHAUQ ÎNTRE REALITATE Ş I SPERANŢ Ă Înainte de primirea invitaţ iei domnului Afzal Shauq de-a scrie un articoldespre poezia Domniei Sale, trebuie să recunosc faptul că ştiam doar că este un poet valoros ş i deosebit de norocos caretră ieş te fericit ală turi de familia sa în Pakistan, ale cărui scrieri poetice le citeam cu suficient interes ş i, uneori, le comentam pesite-uri specializate în domeniul literar. Odată cu primirea acesteiinvitaţ ii, m-am aplecat cu toată seriozitatea lectorului avizatasupra textelor sale poetice, texte pe care le aveam la îndemână ori leprimisem de la autor ş i, totodată , asupra fenomenului în centulcă ruia se află autorul întrucât Afzal Shauq este mai mult decât poetş i scriitor: este un om de cultură în adevă ratul sens alcuvântului. După cum ş tim obiectivul unui articol este acela de a face oanaliză critică pertinentă ş i de a pune în valoare operaunui scriitor aş a cum este Afzal Shauq în contextul unei scene literaremondiale actuale cu numeroase puncte „forte“, valoric vorbind, al operelorliterare. Încă de la o primă lectură a poeziei sale facem cunoştinţ ă cu originea etnică ş i culturală a poetului.Această origine este un act fundamental în scrierea lui Afzal Shauq întrucâtea se află atât la baza istoriei personale cât ş i la cea a deveniriiscrierii literare raportată la problematica abordă rii esenţialului în derularea actului creator. Am spus mai sus că poetul despre care vorbim este unul deosebit denorocos aş a că , trebuie să demonstrez afirmaţ iamea: celor ş ase că rţ i publicare de autor până înprezent („Shladely amail“, 1987- 88; „Aowa Gama Mazal“,1997; „Pa Latoon StaDe Sarey“, 2003; „Mazal Pa Wauru Bandi“, 2004; „Da Lmar Da Kali Pa lor“ 2005ş i „Paoni Makhuna“, 2006) li s-au adă ugat traducerea în limba


engleză a celor 333 de poezii sub titlul „Twist of Fates“ (2006) ,acestă carte aflându-se în curs de apariţ ie ş i în traducerechineză . De asemenea, romanul „Paruni Makhuna“ în curând va fi publicatîn USA sub titlul „Daughter of Pharaon“. Desigur, la notorietatea autorului aucontribuit în mod decisiv traducerile în limbi de circulaţ ie internaţională . Dar să revenim la actul poetic: scrierea lui Afzal Shauq izvorăş te din forţ a vitală impresionantă a uneiexistenţ a profunde ş i, uneori, marcată atât de neliniştile exterioare cât ş i de cele interioare, acestea încadrându-se temporal fiepe falii mai lungi, fie pe falii mai scurte de timp. Poezia lui Afzal Shauq este una a realită ţ ii aflată subspectrul speranţ ei. Poetul este un bun teoretician astfel, autorul ţinând seama de norme ş i reflecţ ii estetice, reuş eş tesă cuprindă o multitudine de semnificaţ ii care nu fac altcevadecât să îmbogă ţ ească interpretarea textului poetic. Ceea ce impresionează la acest autor este umanismul poeziei sale iar prinş tiinţ a sa de a mânui cele două laturi, viaţ a şi moartea, imaginile poetice pe care ni le oferă sunt acelea ale unui concretimediat. Trebuie menţ ionat că dragostea, natura ş iflacă ra pasiunii romantice ocupă un loc important în poezia lui AfzalShauq. Fă ră a fi o persoană indiferentă la fenomenelesociale, poetul spune: , , Its me and you / who seek to quench / this thirst ofhungry hearts / seeming the same in thoughts /respecting each other /Beloved.... /struggling like a man / when you look at me / I want to fight / forwomen rights / though I am a man “ (Love ends Differences) sau: „Mirror... /haunting my mind / dreams possess / revealing... /one face. Every time / Its thesame face / lifetime's face / reflection / not mine... So I touch / over again /with great love... / now mind etched / that face... Often asked / relationship /answerless / just a thought / that face... It was fate / that on one day / mirrordrops / and that face / shattered... So I search / seeking that face / every girl /here's my heart… / cup begs. But these girls / shards of that face / maybe theeyes... / perhaps a nose... / soft lips... / But the whole / the one I seek / thatone face... / will forever “ (In Search of That Face) . Dacă aruncă m o privire peste structura semantică a textuluipoetic în contextul referenţ ialită ţ ii ş i alcomunică rii vom avea deja o viziune asupra potenţ ialuluiscriitoricesc al lui Afzal Shauq, de aceea sunt convinsă că Afzal


Shauq este o figură reprezentativă a poeziei Orientului Mijlociu.Niculina Oprea, Scriitor,Bucureş ti, România.2 august 2009, ______________________


..Global Peace Theory / Afzal Shauq Based On..“a friendly smile is the best weapon of war to fight with… afzal shauq” ***If and when the invincible book of norms is ignored?If and when custom of humanity is burnt to dust?Due to the wicked shadows of greed, lust and other evil doings,We don’t have the right to be named as human beings.Rather, we are brutal animals like vultures and crocodiles.If we truly wish from the heart to be called humans of higher race,Then we must not shrink when we are called “the children of Adam”.For once we begin to consider ourselves as sons of AdamOf this verdant mound, of this dry land, of this circling life –Then we might also try to answer the ancient golden query of………“Aren’t we cousins to each other? ” or “Aren’t we all brothers and sisters? ”Hence, let’s all take initiatives to bridge up the gaps between hearts.To connect all broken knots regardless of color, creed or race,Via road to positivity, presenting cheerful aura of glowing smiles.Respect to one another is a blooming string that ties warm cozy ends.Letting social life be dance and sing melodiously with the collective actions.Pleasing, filling, satisfying; the glaring shadows of humanity.In which it has long been betrayed, jumped out of shell,By the selfish wand and magnetic resonance of greed! ____ ‘Global Peace Theory’/ Afzal Shauq(Based on: a friendly smile is the best weapon of war to fight with… Afzal Shauq) Edited by: Catrina Heart *********NOTE: - Translation of this poem in any language would be appreciated...... afzalshauq Afzal Shauq


‘wie Ich Afzal Shauq Kennen Gelernt Habe’ / NinaBabon, Germany. Ich bin eine alleinerziehende Mutter in den Dreißigern und komme ausDeutschland, ich unterrichte Deutsch als Fremdsprache - und ich schreibegelegentlich Gedichte, sowohl auf Deutsch als auch auf Englisch. Ich habe Afzal Shauq durch einen talentierten jungen Dichter aus Pakistan,Anwar Wafi Hayat, kennen gelernt, mit dem ich mich in einem internationalenGedichteworkshop angefreundet hatte. Wafi zitierte oft aus Afzal Shauqs Werk,und ich war fasziniert von der Tiefe und der Energie, die aus diesen einzelnenZeilen sprach. Als Wafi Shauqs Gedicht 'Smile' (Lächeln) ins Englischeübersetzte, bot ich spontan an, es ins Deutsche zu übersetzen, da ich fand, dassseine Botschaft, die man paraphrasieren könnte als Wozu brauchen wir Gewehre,wenn wir nur ein Lächeln brauchen um die Herzen der Menschen zu gewinnen? ,eine wirklich wichtige war. Nun habe ich damit begonnen, mehr von Afzal Shauqs Gedichten ins Deutsche zuübersetzen und auch seine literarische Lebensgeschichte, die KatherineMacDonald aus Kanada aufgeschrieben hat, übersetzt. Sein Leben verlief nicht immer geradlinig, er machte Zeiten des Zweifels und desVerzweifelns mit, ehe er seine Bestimmung zum Autor entdeckte. Sein Werk wirdvon seinen vielen Reisen beeinflusst, die er unternahm, da er von einemunstillbaren Durst danach, etwas über andere Kulturen zu lernen, getriebenwurde. Besonders interessierte ihn, was die westliche Welt von der östlichentrennt und warum die Menschen im Westen sich den sogenannten Dritte-Welt-Ländern so überlegen fühlen. Ich glaube, er war sehr überrascht, als er herausfand, dass wir im Westen dieDinge nicht etwa besser, sondern schlicht anders machen. Von dem Moment dieser Entdeckung an spürte er einen überwältigenden Drang,sie mit dem Rest der Welt zu teilen und begann deshalb, seine Reisetagebücherzu schreiben, in der Hoffnung, er könne die Augen seiner Leser öffnen. Von da an schrieb er auch in seinen Gedichten von seiner Überzeugung, dass wiralle miteinander verwandt sind, wie entfernt und entfremdet auch immer, unddeshalb versuchen sollten, einander zu verstehen anstatt unsere Verschiedenheitzu fürchten. Seht wie ähnlich ihr euch seid, würde er sagen, und die


Unterschiede, die euch trennen, wie Erziehung, Kultur oder Religion, werdenweniger wichtig scheinen als eure Gemeinsamkeiten. ('Wenn die Abgründezwischen den Herzen mit Liebe überbrückt werden', aus seinem Gedicht'Friedensformel')Das ist etwas, das ich bei meiner Arbeit mit Migranten aus aller Welt ebenfallserfahren habe: Meist haben sie die gleichen Sorgen, die auch ich habe, dieZukunft ihrer Kinder betreffend, deren Bildungs- und Berufschancen, und siewünschen sich, dass ihre Söhne niemals Gewehre tragen werden müssen,niemals in einem Krieg töten müssen oder getötet werden, ganz so, wie ich esmir für meinen Sohn wünsche. Afzal Shauqs Gedichte sind in einem faszinierenden Stil scheinbarer Einfachheitgeschrieben, man findet dort kein überflüssiges Wort, und seine Botschaft, dasswir alle Brüder und Schwestern sind und danach streben sollten, auf diesemPlaneten friedlich mit- und nebeneinander zu leben, klingt wie ein widerhallendesEcho durch all seine Werke hindurch. Nina BabonGERMANY Afzal Shauq


A Common Concept: Katherine Macdonald I am grateful to your idiom,the parlance towards my being.I am thankful that I found a friend,who veraciously believes in me. Two minds of the creative,concertedly understand,that we share a common concept,and from that, a common bond. I am grateful to your ideals,and how they interact with mine.I am forever indebted to your critiques,because I am inspired, by what you write. © Katherine Reid_________________Author's CommentsI wrote this for a very good friend of mine, Afzal Shauq :) Afzal Shauq


A Complain... But To Whom? To whomdo I complainis it here...? People living round mewhom my heart reachestrying to beat as onerun from me I present songs of loveplayed on my heart's violinBut they would ratherdance for money._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.213/Page.282Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


A Dream Or True Reality...? I don't knowif it was my dream or reality? that all the men were seenwith long tailsbig earsand horny headsstepping on four legsgrazing... fewroaming.... few and fighting... moresome where in a jungle ofleafles trees while in the mean timethe animals of different kindwho were foundnot talking to each other onlybut also were walkingunexpectedly on twowith some criticalsmiles ofamazing successand were forwarding hand to handtowards the empty citiesto occupy.___________Poem in Pashto and English By: Afzal ShauqEdited By: Jessica R.© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


A Great Wonder What is human kind?What is its value?What is its purpose? The answers...Often considered weakHuman kindin acts of kindnessreveals God's greatness_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.220/Page.289Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


A Little Princess--Breshna Kahn (Sweet Tiny DaughterOf Afzal Shauq) /Heather Wilkins Having a new friend in ourland,To her, we extend our hand. My family, is waiting, to seeyou thereTo place a flower, in yourhair.. Your house, number one, inthe row,Surrounded by lots of mistletoe. Decorated with candy kisses,For a special little misses. You'll meet Snow White,Tinker Bell too,They'll come out, and play,with you. You can join our fairy clanPlay in our family band. Dance around our fairy ring,Enjoy yourself, laugh andsing. Yarrow, will help you too,Make sure your dreamscome true. So welcome to our fairyland,Little Princess, from faraway land.. TO


SWEET DAUGHTER OF AFZAL SHAUQ © Heather Burns Note of thanks of Afzal Shauq to Heather wilkins_________________________________________________Thanks dear heather for your love tribute to my litle Tiny daughter HadeelBreshna afzal Khan (Sakani Hadeel) ... afzal shauq Afzal Shauq


A New Dawn In years of cruelty pastthere came a new dawnthe bright light burnedmelting frozen hearts. Come New Dawn...break forth a bright new day.Oh sun come...part the long dark hair of night. The time has come...The need for a new justiceFreedom from all thesedemi gods of money. Sun burn away...Melt these godsand their ice palacesLeave nothing behindBut God's judgement._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.1/Page.27Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


A Strange Justice The onewho is supposed togive me justice hasamazingly declared her heartas a court,she herself as a judge to hear,her brain as a lawyer to plea,herself witnesses to prove,even thenher decisions are also based onthe rules and regulationsmentioned in the black book of law,she constructed herselfas per her own willingness too._____________Poem in Pashto and English By: Afzal Shauq / Edited By: Jessica R © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


A Strange Peace All these men...ClaimedAnswers for the world's illsA way to peaceEach different in behaviorSaint FrancesMussoliniChurchillHitlerTheir idealism often rebornin others...Upon their foreheadI viewed a sign for peaceA strange peace...Appearing,In the creases ofthe Europeans foreheadbutbased on commercial smiles._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.245/Page.318Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


A Symbol Of Pride Oh Pisa towerthrough the agesmiraculously standinga symbol of pridethough condemnation threatensAnd perhaps one dayyou shall kiss the soil. Majestic towermade famous by leaning.The passage of timeunbalanced you,But still you standforever stalwart.Honor of your country._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.110/Page.153Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


A Wind Swept Day Dedicated To Afzal Shauq /HeatherWilkins As I pen my thoughts,and dreams,Words I cannot say,I bear my heart to thewind,On a wind swept day. May I take a dream, ortwo,My dreams involving you.Blow them to the wind,Make my dreams cometrue. I bear my heart to thewind,On a balmy day,May it catch on fire,And blow your love,my way. HEATHER WILKINS© Heather Burns Afzal Shauq


'Acquired Label' Being I am..a child of Adamas on the dayI, intented to step outfrom the door of my homechasing out formy global siblings; Alas..,the rigid beings ofmy own birth townsuddenly started gossipingI’m 'an atheist'.. full grown!___ Poem By: Afzal shauqafzalshauq@ edited By: Catrina Heart Afzal Shauq


Acts Of Cruelty She gives me her handwith sweet smiles....But hidden beneathher innocent facadeacts of cruelty. For if by accidentwe should touch...Her anger rages...With clench teeth she lungeslike a lion at fresh flesh. With fear I repelin an act of submission.She concentratesscanning mefrom head to toe. Flashing her deceptive smileI see lust in her eyes...With the tip of her tongueshe moistens her lips...So I respond and smile_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.109/Page.152Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Advertisement True Beauty given by Godsymbol of honor and respectpride of homes and familieshas been lost in eyes of lust.Striving for more statusthe need for great fameWhat man has madehas become man's desire.The covers of bookskeeps her beautyadvertisement and deceptionrisks her dishonor.Reference________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.4/Page.71Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Afghan Wounded Afghan woundedSeeking treatmentyou medicate...But you must knowThis is a wound Never to healoh doctor...!Pain nowtheir nature... And naturenever changes._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.235/Page.306Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Afghani's Sorrow If you lookupon Afghani's sorrowWill you tell... Does your heartfeel empathy...Do tears wellin your eyes... The life of the Afghanlike open woundsseeks healingwill kindness you extend Oh Big Boss!You the teacherof brutal behaviorplease step asidefor peace and prosperity._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.143/Page.192Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Age Counts Girls still look at meand though they smile...Their eyes speakA multitude of words. Once offering me heartsNo longer I seeMy age revealedby the creases of time I feel my insidesbreaking into pieces.The hope of the dream...Vanishes in a cold sigh._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.263/Page.336Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Almighty Allah YOUbeing my true belovedlive so deep in meand make such integral part of my soul thatwhenever I praise your nameI share the prideof being praisedmyself___________________Titla of Poem in Pashto: Azima Khudaya..! !Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Nazish ZafarBook: 'BRIDGING THE GAPS' /Page.155PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Almighty God My Lordthe almighty Godwho's found every wherewith huge existence but staysstill in the hearts ofevery living soulEven theninside the tiny ant’s too _________Poem By: Afzal ShauqEdited By: Katherine MacDonald © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Amazing Address In the name of whomI truly dedicating my poetry... Today...Her voice recites my verseShe asked methe meaning of my versenot recognizing it was her addressamazingly..._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.202/Page.268Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Ammanian Girls In their nameI would writeI have but one heartYet here each young girlseems like another flameconsuming my heartAs a great firedoes the jungle._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.319/Page.396Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


An Answer Is she truly beautiful..?Yea...This is the only question.that has haunted my life.Long have I pondered...So much breath have I sighed.But the answer..Eludes....._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.285/Page.359Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Animals.... But With Two Legs Good fortune..By God's graceyou walk on two legsyou do not grazeor appear nakedYou seem human... But upon second look...you are more animallike the brutal menfrom days gone bywho drank bloodruthless in action... Life has evolvedbut you changed littleYou continue this fightingNo deeds of merityet declaring your humanitythe great well wisher People of mountains!see your actswhere you are left...One just passing throughThis process...This revolution...This social change..._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.132/Page.178Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq


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Animals...Inspired By Afzal Shauq'sPoem'Animals...But With Two Legs': KatherineMacdonald ANIMALS(Inspired by Afzal Shauq's 'Animals...But With Two Legs': KatherineMacDonald***Animals scour the earth,praying upon the weakest.Tearing at their fellow manwith iron claws.Teeth bearing. Animals with two hands, two feet.Spreading over the land, mating and breeding. Animals that pray and prey upon others.A child classmate, who is unlike the others. Wild Animals that do not climb trees,but tear them down, spreading disease. A brilliant mind, we were supposed to evolve.But the animal instict has never disolved. © Katherine Reid_____down is afzal shauq's poem... ANIMALS.... BUT WITH TWO LEGS: Afzal Shauq***Good fortune..By God's graceyou walk on two legsyou do not grazeor appear nakedYou seem human... But upon second look...


you are more animallike the brutal menfrom days gone bywho drank bloodruthless in action... Life has evolvedbut you changed littleYou continue this fightingNo deeds of merityet declaring your humanitythe great well wisher People of mountains!see your actswhere you are left...One just passing throughThis process...This revolution...This social change..._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.132/Page.178Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Announcements Eyes of the deadlashes veiled... tongues now silentsevered into... People hangingfrom branches broke... House doors now shutthe city is closed... Yet they are sayingliberty proclaimed..._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.18/Page.47Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Anthem Oh Great Godof mountainsand valleys... Who rulesover the seasand deserts... May our languagebe proudly kept. The voice of PashtoonsMay dignity, prosperity,sword, and faithBe Blessed Oh Godhear my prayerBless our languagetill the world ends. Being Pashtoon,Filled with courageI depend not on othersbut feed my life alone. Culture of my nationIn your ways followmaking me differentas I travel life's path. Pashtoon do your best!Use your wordswrite for your fate sakeand speak your ways of life Accept my challengewrite proudly in Pashto languageFor none knows better


Pashtoon's expected dreams._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.104/Page.146Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Anthem Of…deprived Love Here... can not see..separationHere…darkness expandsthe sunset.Here …lovers wounded …heartbreakour lifereconcilesin a single starhungering for love.Here …time stops…peace endsHere…burning fire…destructionHere …life ends…deathHerenew homes …graves.Here …all love…lostOur lifereconcilesin a single starhungering for love.Here …thorn paths…impasseHere …life’s pathway…deprivationHere …


rain desiredthirstOur lifereconcilesin a single starhungering for love.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.47/Page.78Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Arms Dealers From the sword of Papa Khushal...some made the weapons...the arrowsknivesbulletsand rockets.... How do we blameilliterate Pashtoons,lives made hard by mountains and rough valleys.While we, the poets seethe dealing in armsand write nothing..exceptthe audacity of deceptive words._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.314/Page.391Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


As Per The False Say What do you want?Whom do you fight? Questioning...Armed soldiersMake no replyglancing aboutwith strange eyes. Everyone questionsNo one answersWhat is the truththe cause for fighting All these brothersReady to killeach under falsehood'ssacred saying 'If your motherchildless makesoldier of honoredHe who winsand should you dieby your brother's handa declared martyryou will be.' _____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.175/Page.233Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


As You Wish If you are not a thief,then...Hiding out in the night..Avoiding daysGiving yourselfa ghostly faceAct you like a thief_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.218/Page.287Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


At The Death Of Admirer The one...Who made openedclosed paths of lifefor me The one...encouragingto walk aheadbravely Today...Bad fortune has comein mourningI stand Sadly..In tears of prayerat the grave...The one Heart criesfeelings of great lossseeking peaceBut where... I stand...tombstones of the deadaround mealone._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.167/Page.224Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq


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At The End Whenever...I feel nearthe end...I become hungryI thirstOnce againI search for sustenance._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.317/Page.394Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


At The Risk Of Broken Feelings It is an admission...A day of judgement may come But is it possible...The dwellers of Muddy housesequal in courageMay spend their lifeas human beings. Or...Is to great the riskto Pashto's dignityin this course._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.166/Page.223Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Awaking From The Night The stars are nothing...mere flashes of lightlike sparks flying from the fire.The poor are dry wood...trying to light the darknesstill the break of dawn.This is life deprived...Where desires becomes hopelessnesscarried upon weary shoulders.Yet ever vigilant...They search for the light to comeand the birth of a new day. ________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.46/Page.77Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Beauty Pride.. These beautiful peoplelost to beauty's valuefearing the nightprolonging the summercrushing heartslike the toys.. So cruel are theyin their behaviorwhilestepping themselves toorapidly towards the past________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.65/Page.101Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Begging Heart From the fountainsto the river edgeto the sea’s beachesI presentthis begging heartfor love's sakeUncertain the thirstLike a dry desertthis heart yearns.And comes to the wateragain and again..._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.209/Page.277Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Behind The Reality When everI try to negate and suppress my inner selfreducing it to some petty levelin my own esteem the door of my heartis angrily knocked atas if there is some oneunknown..who makes it a pointthat I realizedthat I amnot the one as I think of me myselfbut a being more than thata soulgranted for my beingface of God_________________ - Afzal Shauq’s Pashto Poem ‘Fannah Fillah’ - Translated By: Nazish Zafar - Published in book'Bridging The Gaps'p/155-6© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Being A Poet The one,who makes me diein sweet way...is the face of my soul The one,who keeps me alivein hard wayis my own dream girl. © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Between You And Me..... In matters of love… I am movingtowards madnessleaving behindmyself... you’r advancingslower than a snailyet true lover we be_______Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.183/Page.242Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Birthday Message From Ruth Love Joy February 18,2009 coming up-Happy Birthday Afzal ShauqAzak my Pakistan friend, I send you warm wishes for a most happy birthdayI'm sure you and your family will have a wondrous dayI hope the sun shines brightly and all your family and friends gatherMaking it a most memorable moment I hope peace comes to your side of the world very soonthat all willlive in unity and harmonyThat this birthday this year brings all you would have of itAnd of course, many many more, in the years to follow...© Ruth Lovejoy Afzal Shauq


Birthday Wish To Afzal Shauq: Misty Lackey A day to make our new as one.A place for your sun toshine.Shades of morning.Laughter from night.A day of being born.Restless angels hold sight.Gathering stars close toGod's sky. Lights from above weare all born one soul.Cover your eyes givingshadow for a new year.Be thankful for what youhave love is the greatestgift of all. The day of being bornis like a fine artsclass you learn asyou go.Live your day like it'syour last.Your heart is specialdon't give up on italways follow your dream...______Poem By: Misty LackeyBryson City, NC Afzal Shauq


Blind Justice (The One Who Grievances First Is Right) Even though...They presented to courtthe blood stained KnifeThe tool of slayingLeaving the man a corpse. With all the evidenceThere is no convictionJustice for the dead deniedShouts arise pleading...Yet the judge remains deaf._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.254/Page.327Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Blind World In this worldno spark of lightdarkness... No sun risesunset long gonedarkness... Deaths to soontwo loves burieddarkness... World gone blindindifference rulesdarkness... All will enternone can escapethe grave.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.63/Page.99Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Bride Of Death Strange the marriagethe cart of the bribeTaken by the nephewsof Negro and Mongolalong with the CaucasiansThe Battle for one brideLeads them all to the gravein a global village…Where the lifecan’t be dreamed ever._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.278/Page.353Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Broken Branches See...the desert heartwaters its thirst.SweatBloodTears...The Desert demandsand buildings must rise...Walls to be built.Blocks formed.Ill treatedthose sweating hard at labor.The earth runs redbeneath the tree of life...Workers hanging like sheepin the desert butchers' shop...Where droplets falland blood flows.And in this endless cycle...those that are left behindwith red eyes weepingleave rivers of tearsmourning those now goneand the desert...drinks. *****________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.2/Page.28Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Broken Hopes I move on...Exhaustion plagues meSweet thoughts...feelings...comes to my heart.Taking my broken hopes,heavy the bundle,upon my weak shoulders.I proceed slowlystumbling as I go._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.252/Page.325Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Broken Ties When at my sideShe hugs melike I am her own When she is goneThere she stays...And I feel forgotten She never looks backAnd if I should call outI doubt she would look._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.288/Page.362Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Brutal New Age The tree...with shadow coolSeems grownfor this purpose.A place to retireand rest a whilesheltered fromthe scorching sun.Where now you know sit. Look you...Master of a new era...!Destroyer of your city.Left neither wallsnor roofs standing.From this tree's shadeyour resting spot...Do you see the flamesthe ruins you left behind?_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.255/Page.328Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Brutel Human Being Animals with human skinvicious your behaviorso brutal...tearing at your fellow manlike raw meatdrinking bloodlike it is water._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.368/Page.342Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Bushes Grow The timedifferentyet they chopped off necksfor their head adorned necklaces Last nightDeal doneand by your good luckbusinessmen have left your head Night passedday camethe sun has appearedover the great mountain peaks The StateGrave yardsYet new bushes growbringing hope for a new life_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.181/Page.240Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Cause Of Inspiration How can Ifrom mind removethese precious dreamsof my innocent love. I keep sweetthy beloved nametogether writtenin stones through out this world. It is she...the cause of my poetry...the inspiration for my life._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.20/Page.49Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Child Of Dirt I think perhaps... You catch the throat at the time of birthof your beloved sonThan in his early youthlet him die in battle. Deceived by false dignityhis cousin now his killer...left this bloody funeral.I carry upon shouldersmy son to his grave. What think you...? Which will be the greater pain...?Either way as things standyour beloved son still becomesa child of the dirt..._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.152/Page.205Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Children Of Adam Language is no barrierTo understanding... Its the eyes that will not seePretending to be blindFor pictures speakIn every language Just look...The feelings...The desires...The behaviorsMen acting like animals TogetherWe carry the photographsthe expired couponsHumanity lost.... The mounting deadshare common groundBroken tiesNeed of mending._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.291/Page.365Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Companions Of Light We...have chalked the wallswith great hateand the people...separate. We...In need of lovebeing led toward extremesmadness.. We...stepping aheadside by sidestrong in hopewanting... We...though differentmove as onelike a bodyshadows... We...follow the sunlight encouragedfight the nightfriends... We...eyes now openseeking friendsput to enddarkness._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.148/Page.198


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Completion I awokeSound the sleep...The whole worldwas paired off.Every where couples...But I was one...I stood aloneonly my shadowbeside me....Yet the shadowgave me hope...I am in good company._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.312/Page.389Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Confusion Of Love You love meThere's no doubtBut it's loveThat keeps me wondering For in lovethere is no fairness. So many...are the rules.So many...are the ways. And alwaysone keeps questioning. Is their loveas desired...Is their loveas expressed... Love's problemno clarity...Always lostamid the confusion._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.95/Page.134Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Court Of Peace The Heart dreams...Soaringlike birds in the skyhigher and higher...Fluttering aboutlike the butterfly..among the fragrant flowers.. The ego demands...There must be controland hearts desiresstifled...Rules must be in placeways to preventunspeakable acts. The answer...Court the way to peacepeople impose the laws.Living under their ruleAll the while wishingto be freed from them. Afzal Shauq


'Cousins Of Adam's Family' (Dedicated To My FreindAfzal Shauq... By: Felicity Bostdrof the only way if someone wishes to be in peace is to occupy the hearts stay inside the hearts let's bridge up the gaps between hearts and be happy being cousins of adam's family as my friend Afzal Shauq says. _____________ Felicity Bostdorf Afzal Shauq


Cow Barn Man's stubborn natureso like the bull.Causing trouble...Soon finds a ropeabout his neck.Now he is led offto his confinementin a place not unlikea cow barn._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.309/Page.386Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Crazy Girl I got a friend,who's not cruelto the mirrors only,but...to me,to my eyes,to my soul,and to my heart toowith sweet gesturesand killing smileslike Mona Liza © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Creation (Dedicated To Afzal Shauq) : KatherineMacdonald I wish you well today.For on this day, many,but not many years ago,was a man born destined. A gift to his mother, a gift to us all. On his birth a creation was born.An inspiration that stems from his soul.Destined to write,sweet words of the creative. On his birth, a creation born. ...Dedicated to a good friend and fellow writer Afzal Shauq. Please check out hisworks! They are great! .....© Katherine Reid Afzal Shauq


Credit Reply to me or notthese writings to youletters of love... But as to your feelingsto this pointI am unaware But to my creditreceive my lettersand read them... It matters notif my wordsyour heart softens... And it is possible...you may not evenrecall my name.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.80 /Page.118Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Criminal I long to see...yet...everywhere...walls...blocking our wayRivers that can't be crossMountains to high to climb Worries harp at meWe are encircledin this danceof confinement. With all these restrictionsWe, free human beingsare treated like a criminalsImprisoned for crimesnot of our commissionstealing our freedom._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.216/Page.285Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Cry Mountain childrenthe time has cometo end the silence Sound outlike mountain shepherdsreturning with their flock You are not animalsthat have no sense you deserve a better life. Yes It is time..Sweet language of PashtoLay claim to respect with a cry._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.39/Page.69Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Cyclic Tiring Life It's true thatthe journey of life is quite panicky..andthere are many hurdlesin the ways of itto face too, but above all The hoping against hopesmakes us going aheadeven more ahead for the sake of success,for the sake of happiness, which may end one dayat the edge ofthe same pathfrom where we have started.___________Poem in Pashto and English By: Afzal Shauq / Edited By: Jessica R© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Darken Houses Of Pashtoons Yea, I remember very well... In that mid-night hourwhen I was writingLife's realitiesMy eyesheavily with tears All the wordswritten in blood inkwashed awayby the floodof falling tears Nay, except this one stanza... ' Get up Shauq..Turn on their lightsFor darkness has cometo the houses of Pashtoons'_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.147/Page.197Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Daughter Of Pharaoh ' Oh Shauq!weak of courage..Tell me...How will you toleratethe extreme burningof my beauty...Like Pharaoh's Daughterwith boiling bloodcoursing in my veinsnourishing me...as the Nile does Egypt? ' Thunderous the voicewhich speaks to meAnd I am set aflameWith one look at her Her power is youthwith a sparkling smilecrystal laughterand eyes of deep concern But this girl...Cleopatralived in a snake's shadowNow lessens the distancesbetween the ages These eyes now beholdThe angel of Caesar's soulattacked at the heartsubmitted defeat By your great beautyI am now enslaveddemander of lovedestines history's repeat_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley Boling


Book: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.165/Page.221Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Day-Dreams your smileswrap mein my daydreamsI feelI am part of your dreamswhileyour smiles are soul tinglingas I seewith my open eyes__Poem in Pashto and English by: Afzal ShauqEdited by: Sahar Afshan Sahar NOTE: - Smile counts a lot and I strongly believe that if the smile is a bit friendly,it may bridge up the distances between far living hearts. So instead of occupyingthe lands, let’s try to occupy hearts of each others, because …“a friendly smile is the best weapon of war to fight with”…. Afzal Shauq. Afzal Shauq


Dead Foot Steps With forward step...fear consumes memy heart sinks.Premonition...Death is callingsoon I shall be gone.Vanishing like stepsin the sanderased by wind.*****________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.3/Page.30Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Death Of My Dream Death to my dreamMy heart brokewith each of her hugs.Great my sorrow Sweet her smilesgentle her laughterAll killing me.And she unaware. Instead of meanother walks her side.Forever my enemyKiller of my hopes. Ever my beloved...Tracking you through the agesHaunting my dreams.Driving me to madness. This the moment to meetFirst in a thousand lifetimesCruel is my fate...she with another not with me._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.271/Page.345Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Dedication Peace Wisher Poet Afzal Shauq /HeatherWilkins The peace wisher poet, AFZAL SHAUQ,is on a mission,Promoting peace and good-will to allmen. He has dedicated his life's work tohelping the poor and needy.Looking at all creation as equals. The Peace Wisher Poet, is releasinghis new book of poetry, about peace,and love for all humanity. He begs all world leaders come tothe table,Drink from the same cup, taste thesame wine. Tear down these walls that seperateus, and heal our nationsStart preparing the world for a better tomorrow. Where we can stand shoulder toshoulder, In peace and harmony. If you hear a voice crying in the night,It will be The Peace Wisher Poet,AFZAL SHAUQCalling for peace on earth good-willto all men. HEATHER WILKINS © Heather Burns


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Defeated Brother....! ! To be Whole...A complete human beingHow much greater? I ponder the questionwalking the rows of stonehonored graves well kept And then the answer camehow lucky these dead werefor their faith well represented In this heaven so beautifulwalking along the pathsall these graves flower adorned_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.156/Page.211Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Defeated Soldiers Like the soldier...with flag in handI advanced forthseeking victoryover your heart.The first strike was yours...I was frozen...with one quick sweet glancethose beautiful eyestaking my heart prisoner.Instead of my planned occupation...I surrendered...my dreams and feelingsone by one they felllike defeated soldiers.*****________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.10 /Page.38Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


De-Globalization World leaders call out'Globalization'...The world is growing smaller... Meanwhile...Life traditions and fearcause nationsto wall off. Borders tighten...travel is blockedAnd it seems...As the world is reversing... Distances affect neighborstrust nearly goneThe separation seemsvast not closer..._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.283/Page.357Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Depart From Advancement As I removethe dustfrom the face of peace,Wiping clear the creases...I see bloody facesseeming to be humanbut having the teeth of beasts._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.201/Page.267Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Desire Of Human Apart fromLife's worriesI have in my heartthe wish for peace. I am held downBy the teeth of timewhich bites at me I live with this desireunending wantdesiring fulfillment._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.211/Page.280Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Desire To Meet Patience waningchoking my heartits her... I grow wearyalways waitingI want... She plays with mepromise of soontoday? ... Still just new friendsthe desire always...to meet.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.87 /Page.126Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Detaching From You When I look uponthat small green tattoo star of your foreheadyou should knowoh my sweet friend..! I am like a thieftrying to stealthe taste of loveone by one the sweet colorsof your youthwhile hidingfrom your eyes._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.186/Page.246Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Devils Of New Era Sincemen in modern timeshad armed themselvesagainst the evilandhad stepped inthe field of battle, instead ofcutting the necks ofsome targeted enemythey were stoning mirrors for the Evilthe devilish culpritwas a facenone otherthan that of men___________________- Afzal Shauq’s Pashto Poem ‘Shaitan’- Translated By: Nazish Zafar- Published in the Book 'Bridging The Gaps' on p/152© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Different By Choice See the skylike a roof overour the headscovering the earth. The same earthunder our feet.Running with waterfrom which we drinkempting into the oceanstouching all the land. The air we breath...The colors of the seasons...The crawling insects...The animals...even the birds...Everywhere the same. Those lives ruled by natureseem truly contented.Only human beingsare discontented.Always fighting with each otherWe are the misfitin natures order. Choosing the way of brutalitylike animals gone mad.We are no better than them.We hunt...Killing our fellow manForgetting our humanityrefusing to better ourselvesto live in peace and happiness._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.296/Page.370


Distances One steppiercing stone... Then anotherpricking thorns... Journey onward... The distancealways the same.. Are human desireskeeping us separated.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.68 /Page.105Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Doomed Traveler Its goodI have no wingsotherwiseI would be doomed... Flying so highto reach the moon…My wings scorchedby the radiate sun Because Ibeing humanLike others havethe nature of greed._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.276/Page.350Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Doubt In Faith Is Sin NeitherI am a Hindunor you stone statuecan preach... Though I have yetdemanded from youthe things which prove faithlike the praying virtueof puja pat and ashnan... Doubting in your loveI am consideredby many blindedfaithless sinnerlike an atheist. I rub my foreheadday and nightand submit to Godbut people will doubtmy faith be true._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.200/Page.266Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Dream Chasing I reach outwith weary hands... She almostwithin my grasp... With great speedflew desert bound. Her protectorthe swirling sand. Now nothing...hidden from view. Now livingin Dream's Island..._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.94/Page.133Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Dream Fairy Dream Fairymy ideal love... How longwill Iseek you... Through outmountain'sgreen vales How long...?Tell me.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.89 /Page.128Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Dream Of Fate Listening to her mourning... ' Oh my daughterlong have I waitedfor this daysoon to join your beloved...' 'It seems buta moment agothat you left home...' 'I reminded youDon’t be late...' ' Wearing your red dressso beautiful and young,going to meet her love.' 'But now your lover...the soil of a gravenewly dug...' I cry...great my sorrow... I shred my shirt...I beat my chest...I throw earth upon my head... Suddenlythe phone ringsending this nightmare. Covered with sweatI thanked God,to hear your sweet voice... ' I have a new red dresscome Shauq! ...


if you want to see...'_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.112/Page.155Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Dream-Like Friend Maybe,you are the one,who...like my incompleted dream,that has flowntowards the island,with no way of returning._________Poem in Afghani/Pashto by: Afzal ShauqTranslated into English by: Melissa lundeen USA© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Dreams Dreams...are whatthey are...not falseNeither true...yet, significant. Dreams...Like many mirrorsable to showevery angle...revealingall of life's faces. Dreams...No hiding placeall is strippedfrom the mind's eyeallowingdifferences to be seen._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.128/Page.173Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Dreams Are Not Like That.... Everyone joyfulfull of strengthquenching their thirstwith blood of others Each man prancingLooking like a wolfBarking over the dumpedbloody organs of human bodies As I remember...The man eaters were glaring with dangerous eyesand critical smiles, I awoke sweatingbefore they hunted meWas this a dreamor had the war was started...?_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.281/Page.355Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Dreams Fulfilment I saw youmy heart spoke... 'Hey Shauq..!This a fraudyour eyes sighteffected...' 'The meetingwas a dreamthat facecouldn't bethe same...' 'Not the one...you write of as perfectionthat drives you to insanityfor the want of her love...' No...it was no dreamyou truly met,you should knowlong she's haunted you The beauty you sawnot the beauty of a girlbut the fairywho always visited your dreams_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.129/Page.174Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq


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Dutch Social Work 'Whenever someonecomes to my door step,I don’t leave himempty handed...I quench his thirst feed his hungerwith my talentscalled love...I am a woman..This is my task' So she said,to a thirsty manstepping towards herdry mouth openbegging... she hugged himand took himbehind the curtainwith sweet smilesworking..._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.229/Page.298Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Effect Of Love This Love is trueotherwise Shauq...!where are you...?Lost...Like a Stone Among the Pashtoon mountains Where are the beloved...with gentle behaviorLike the deerA culture of humanity Gone...Cut downLike the huge Forestthat once covered Africa._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.273/Page.347Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Empty Pocket The one quotedoften by memodel to otherslover as I amwent away... Why... Her hand raisedmy pocket emptySpoke words of hateturning awayheading towards the Bazaar._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.172/Page.230Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Empty Swing Now Widowed by timerejected...I remain childless. Was it your intent..my heart's loveto present mewith this locketinscribed withname and lovewhich till this dayhangs bout my necklike an empty swing...a gift of your hate._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.33/Page.63Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Entrapping Distributed among hundredsI try capturing your heart. 'Then Hey Shauq!Tell mewhat will be my placein your heart?Will I be the lastamong all the othersyou see in your dreams....' As she asked, No replyremaining silent... Because of hermy desert hearta true nomad made Thirst unending...though heavy rain quenchstill remaining parched Still the girl...Like the head of caravanwas entrapping mein her circle of love________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.83 /Page.121Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Eternal Deal The one,I lovehates me The one,I hateloves me Doesn't itthe eternal dealbetween spirits...?© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Eternity I believethe dayyou were bornI saw your ideal facethe first timemirrored in my thoughts At nightwheneverI faced the fear of deathyou cometurning on the candle of your lovein my heartand I start to survive________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.69/Page.106Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Examinations As I tryto study herwith my eyes... She examines me...as if I'm not humanbut something else. Perhaps she is searchingwithin herself...And suddenlyshe smiled._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.284/Page.358Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Examining Life Amazing lifeEvery part And with livingquestions arise... With answersmore questions... Always in motionAlways examining._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.154/Page.208Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Expectation I live in hopesthis is the nightyou will stay... But like my shadowin the light of dayyou stay beside me. But as the sun setsand darkness fallsYou always leave... My sweet friend...You are the candleof another's house. So I can haveno expectation._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.35/Page.65Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Eyes Eyes open with the sun.Seek now for the truth.Lost are the dreams. How many innocent eyesin the hot afternoonwith lashes burned are tired...sweating...trying to quenchtheir endless thirst. How many beautiful eyeswalk the night streetsin darknesswaiting…crying...trying to lasttill the sunrise. But eyes still remain closed.Blind to all the poor...Each day new faces arrive._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.27/Page.57Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Face For Sale If onlyby some chanceI had an ideathat I will lose my own face one dayin search of an ideal face I would have neverdisplayed my beingin the show roomof this material worldfor sale______________Titla of Poem in Pashto: Bazari SehraPoem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Nazish ZafarBook: 'BRIDGING THE GAPS' /Page.160PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Faces, Mirrors And Questions Once againOpen eyed till morningI question...Do I choose to seethese faces within faces? Will all these facesreflecting in the mirrorof my caring heartlead to prosperity...bring about peace...? No answers are forth comingI close my eyes to sleepThe mirror reflects facesquestions spring forthonce again I awake._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.137/Page.185Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Fairy The journey longwith broken heartI take my rest. Off in the distanceI suddenly hearsweet singing... it calls to me....I possessed am drawnin its direction When I arrivethere before my eyesIs she... This visionmore fantasy than real.with a facemore delicate than a doll Her hair finer than silkblown by the windand eyes so greenthey would emeralds fadeMy eyes must deceivefor she had wingsthis vision of beautysitting among the flowers I reached outfor just one touchbut as my hand nearedshe flew away... Becoming but a dreamthat will forever hauntLeaving just this songupon the air...


Fairies comeBut never stayNor be touchedby human handFairies must go awayto live in fairyland And since that dayAs a dreamerI search the worldfor that sweet fairy.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.74 /Page.111Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Fairy Of Lorelai Rock Someone said...I don’t wish to dieI need more time Some are afraidof the angel of deathwill someday come Some wish to escapeyour sweet songs...covering their ears You are known to themLegendary is your famesinging in river Rien Its said your songcalls them to their deathin the water of the river. I alone in the launchhear your sweet songsI was unafraid The song drew me outI did not sink and drownnor was I eaten by the fish Reaching the other sideI realized myself smalllike a dry leaf And one day soonthe winds of autumnwould blow me away._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.206/Page.272


Faith Of Love If submission bowinglike before Godwere allowed In that same submissionbefore that loveI would bow Though she a temple filledby heartlessnessself serving_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.60/Page.95Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Farishta Foundation International FARISHTA FOUNDATION international_________________________________(A worldwide forum for the writers/poetes/artists to promote love for peace,peace for ideal humanity and humanity towards the happy human's society toensure)_________________________________ ((A Friendly Smile is The best weapon Of War To Fight With...Afzal Shauq))_________________________________Farishta Foundation International is actually a worldwide motivational missionaryforum of peace willing writers and artists related to each section of fine art, whoare eager to capsulate their professional skills to the ailing society to medicate itin terms of restoration of the idealistic societal virtues, collective norms andcommunal values in true form. Which can possibly be attainable by sensitizingthe masses at the best of ego’s satisfaction to promote love as a tool for ensuringpeace, peace as the main source of reinstatement of humanity and humanitytowards the prosperity of human’s life to sustain. There is no formal membershipin the foundation but the one who agrees with it’s following basic aims would beconsidered the part of it. *********FARISHTA FOUNDATION InternationalAims at ….• …making men share a sole identity as humans, discarding all divisions.• …promoting love for peace, peace for humanity and humanity towardsprosperity of life.• …promoting art as an effective way of bridging the gaps between east andwest.• …doing the best things in favour of ailing humanity.•... being global in thinking, with an attitude of will to share.• … drawing the face of humanity in best possible colours of words.• … preaching use of a friendly smile as best weapon of war. afzal shauq afzalshauq@ afzalshauq@ Ph. +92 346 5455414 / +92 300 5206095 / +92 51 5954687© Afzal Shauq


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Fire When a cold sighof your name I make... Understand... Love's hot firestill burns in meflaming my desire________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.84 /Page.123Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Fire And Water Set not your beauty's blazeupon my fragile heart...Oh friend know you wellthe power of such fire.The trouble is yours.What will protect you?There is no water will extinguishthis fire of your making.*****________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.4/Page.31Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Fishing Love 'Don't call mewith flattering nameswhile I have my own' This is whatnow being claimedby my beloved Who actuallyherself has huntedmy innocent heartlike a deep water fishby mentioning in first 'HI'with big words as....' I love you Afzal Shauqfrom the core of my heart'© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Flags This Flag of unitynation of Pashtolike an angelprotected usher childrenLike a mothershading themunder her scarfWhich has seennow tore by these peoplethat much,the each piece declareditself a flagwaving against her pride._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.97/Page.136Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


For The Sake Of An Answer WheneverI remember...The nationthe honors...A question arises. Aren't we a disgrace...? We, who keep silentAs advancement are madewhich would makeOur nation and PashtoHold their head high._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.267/Page.341Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Forever In Hiding For you...I choose my facestay forever VeiledI will always be....Hiddenfrom your eyes. You are near to my heartThough the love I feelMaybe truly great....veiled...I remain. Your thoughtsand your fantasiesMade of me a beautythat does not exist...nor...can not be._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.108/Page.151Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Forgetting Someone Easythe expression of hate..But removing someonefrom the heart and mind...Requires a great deal of timeand is extremely difficult to do._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.307/Page.384Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Friend Of Hundreds The one...looks at meseems you... The one...sweetly smilesseems you... Alwaysthe feelingsomething missing...The one...You. And I say...This is you...That is you...Here is you...There is you... And inthis and thatI becameFriend of hundreds_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.157/Page.212Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Friend Or Enemy The question...who to avoidor whose hand I shake?I see themWith their angelic looks...Great deceiverssucking life's blooddoing satanic acts.I see themwith dusty tattered clothes...the wandering lostmiss used by those of wealthalways looking skyward.I see themWith sweet flowery speech...Having granite heartsand the looks of a snakehidden their venomous bite.I see themWith hundreds of faces...Flattering their tongueslacking humanityand not worthy of trust.And again the question...who to avoidor whose hand I shake?*****________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.6/Page.33Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Friend...Like Enemy If not my friendperhaps my enemy... You entered my heart...Playing with my feelings. This heart in need of healing...You deepened my wounds. Like an enemy your saltinflicted me with more pain. Please for my sakeBehave like a friend._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.125/Page.170Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Friendly Smile If a meagerfriendly smiling gestures caneasily occupythe hearts in control, Then whythe need of fightwith gunsto subdue each others?© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Friends Of Light You are runningtoward the dark night. I your shadowrunning beside you. By nature being differentare nearer in the sun lightand lost to each otherin the darkness of night.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.70 /Page.107Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Friends Or Enemy? The question...who to avoidor whose hand I shake? I see themWith their angelic looks...Great deceiverssucking life's blooddoing satanic acts.I see themwith dusty tattered clothes...the wandering lostmiss used by those of wealthalways looking skyward. I see themWith sweet flowery speech...Having granite heartsand the looks of a snakehidden their venomous bite. I see themWith hundreds of faces...Flattering their tongueslacking humanityand not worthy of trust. And again the question...who to avoidor whose hand I shake?_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.6/Page.33Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:


Future If todaytrue is the meaningof yesterday's dream... Then the hungryno joyous future seekmournful the lifefighting for survival._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.56/Page.91Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Generations I...now toogrow older. Time...Steps fallthen vanish life...loses tastesweetness sours. Death...the endfood for worms_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.269/Page.343Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Global Sign (Dedicated To Dr. Ouahiba Sakani Afzal) All were welcomeNot onlyPhlorita,Eqood,Ranaand Madiha Even Munuela,Besnic,BubaLuo Maialong withSofisand Po Samnang All cameto join in the rhythmof hearts uniting Great singerslike Khalid,Nawal,and Pascalsinging sweet songs Also,Khudeja,Manal,Monaand Khatonasinging traditional Arabic songs The beating Thumbelbidding...daughter of PharaohQueen of EgyptFor love's sakeplaces her crown


at the feetof a Pashtoon Caesar_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.210/Page.278Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Global Status I don’t know...What am I..?orWhat am I looking for...?I am the onecallingglobalizeMy luck being badthe world too...Human behavioroften mocksthe human species._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.318/Page.395Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Goddess Of Love I wishif I could truly weighyour heart catching wordsthat are being capsulatedin the rhythm of sweet verses I wishif I could rightly measureyour well thought-of feelingsthat you are used to attiring with the themes of sweet poems But above all..my heart deems with dream thatif your thoughts have ever beenpealed out by readers You …yeah you my poetess friend! !would surely be declaredas a goddess of lovein the world of art. ___________Poem by: Afzal Shauq- afzalshauq@- +92 346 5455414 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Goddess Of My Love You...Face so differentwritten upon my heart This thirst of feelings...catching in my throat My hopes you kill. Still demandsEternal this loveMy head I submit... Before you I comeAgain and againAccepting you as my Goddess._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.262/Page.335Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Going Where? (Inspired By Afzal Shauq's Poem.. 'TheLost Way'.) When thinking of your past,Wondering if you can find now the power to last.Then looking onwards to the days to come,Thinking they look darker than some.The past you'd rather take,Anything over this mistake.You continue to search for where to go.Hoping the future won't be the all time low.But as long as you stay strongIf you just hold on,You'll find your path again.A new power will rise from your men.Go with what you keep coming back to.There in lies what calls to you.There is lies the path that is true. © Lauren Bareiss___________This poem is dedicated to my poetry friend, Afzal Shauq. Inspired by he's poem'The Lost Way'....Lauren) Afzal Shauq


Gypsy Girls Heart of a gypsyso difficult to catchmoving quicklylike a gust of air...here then gone. The gypsy girlslike water ripplesalways in motiondriven onward. From dawn till duskand beyond…endless their searchfor flowing water. This is life.The way of the gypsyTheir need for waterkeeps them searching._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.43/Page.73Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Haikos The cause will fulfillPashtoons humanehomeland finding peace.__ I know you too wellyou cant expressbut keep me in thought.__ Like the flesh and knifebenefit someinnocent Pashtoons.__ Scarcely in this lifehappy feelingskeep staying in huts.__ I offer my heartwish you to staytake it as a hut.__ We know each othersince life on earthlike kindred spirits.__ How can I catch youtruly a fairykeeps flying always._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.234/Page.304Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1


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Happy Birthday (Few Words For Afzal Shauq) : VilmaZaballero I met a friend,and I'm proud to say,that amongst so manyhe stands out to be,a special person,so full of compassion. And on this day,this very special day,may I be the first to greetyou, Afzal Shauq........a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ! ! Vilma Zaballero Afzal Shauq


Happy Birthday (Written To My Good Friend AfzalShauq) : Stephanie Philbeck Vocabulary Word Part of Speech Definition Synonym Antonym Candid Inevitable Lethargy Morose Novice Obscure Ostentatious Precocious Prevaricate © Stephanie Philbeck• other works by this author• view author's biographyAUTHOR'S COMMENTSwritten to my good friend afzal shauqPOSTED: 2009-02-17 12: 55: 18 VIEWS SINCE [2009-02-17 12: 55: 18]: 1 Afzal Shauq


Happy Birthday Afzal Shauq: ' Nick Anderson' For my friend,His birthday is soon.He asked me to write,So my gift to him I will.His birthday is soon,So my friend I will wish you soon.Happy birthday,From me to you.For years to come,You will be happy.Live long and love,Your dream will come true.If not in your lifetime,Then in a lifetime soon.Your wish will come true,Peace and love throughout the world.Hearts all as one,Dreams here as plenty.Happy Birthday my friend,For you're only every age once.Make it count,Never fault.Happy Birthday,From me to you.My gift is here,In this poem so new.This poem is here,From me to you. Afzal Shauq


Happy Birthday Afzal! ! By: Shana Wirtz Today is Afzal's birthday,May he celebrateAnd cheer!May we all celebrateThat, our dear Afzal,Has made it with usThrough another year. Happy Birthday Afzal!Hope you have the time of your lifeHope you are in good health,Happy, and oh so rife,With peace and joyAnd smiling company!Happy Birthday Afzal,from your universal family! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! © Shana Wirtz(poem for Afzal Shauq on his birthday) Afzal Shauq


Happy Birthday My Best Friend: Stephanie Philbeck happy happy happyhappy birthdayi say these wordswith a lot of sincerityi wish you the bestthe best and happiestbirthdayyou've ever hadyou're now eightteennow you're allowed to beset free to do watever youwould likeyou're allowed to make your own descisionswithout your parents approvalhappy birthdaydear afzal shauq © Stephanie Philbeck(Poem for My Best Friend Afzal Shauq on his birthday) Afzal Shauq


Happy Birthday My Dear Friend Afzal Shauq: BreannaShaylee Happy Birthday my dear friendMay this day lead to many more Filled with joy and happiness May the light that you shine Lead the way for othersTo find the peace that we all wish for As you say and many have been touched by'A Friendly Smile is the best Weapon of WarLet's defeat each other with it and Occupy the hearts to control the feelingsof favoring our wishes [for peace]' Great blessings and joy throughthe rest of your lifeare wished from this poet's heartto yours. Breanna Shaylee 2009-02-20 10: 53: 29 Afzal Shauq


Heart Broken wallscan be repaired...Empty stemscan grow new leaves... But my heart bitter with pain...Is like the birdtrying his wings...He fails to flyWhen the pain comes._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.25/Page.55Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Heaven Or Dream Everywhere...Angels...Is this heaven? I feel myself in heavenbeautiful landscapesflowing fountainsmajestic mountains. Everywherebeautiful girlswaving flowersstrolling around, Though undeclaredthe winner of rewardI, like the butterflyI am enjoying blooms_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.119/Page.163Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Heavenly People Of Hell Submission in Godreligions they followtheir actions atheistic... Sins of the peopleignoring teachingshall lead to hell... Hypocrisy in prayerswishes of their egothe religion of their hearts._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.117/Page.161Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Her Criteria My hand with loveI have offeredwill she give me hers? At my pocketsShe looks... She weighs herselfin moneynot my love for her._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.306/Page.383Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Hey Girl! Like sweet flowershaving beautymy heartmy thoughtsmy feelingsdesire you. Like the stoneyour heartso heavyyour thoughtsso wearyare hidden. In times passing....stone turns to sandand becomes lightand we then shalllike particles of dustfly on the wind together________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.66/Page.102Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Hey Master Of This Zoo....! ! Strength of your stickmay think these animalsin appearance tamedlike human beings... But master of this zoo..!Afghans like brutal tigersdrink humanity's blooda reality you must accept And as this zoo's masteryou are the one responsibleWho made humans animalsThe guilt belongs to you With your great stickthey are left truly beatenwounded and bleedingSo now you come with salt._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.150/Page.203Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Hidden Face This facewhiter than milknature's beautylike few others Makes heart's thirstyand soul's peacefulalways stays hidden... Down cast eyesthe hearts windowthe mirror of loverefusing to be seen._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.101/Page.142Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Hidden Person This voice... Name of Satanstays beside youall your life… You hunger …You thirst …You lust … All staying withincorruptionincomplete … Your desires…like a personbeaten and deprive. When reacted upondetours youfrom the right course. This endless fightwithin yourselfalways continues Unless ….your relentmaking him happy Otherwise…this war enduresthe adversaries… You._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.100/Page.140


Hidden Sun In dreams...eyes Willingto look uponthe green tattooThe sun on thy head. I have named youwith blind faithmy hearts desire.This sun I seekRemains hiddenby night's black hair. Unfortunate my journey...Unending dreamWaitinglonging...Just a single gust of windcome blow thy blacken hairand show the sun... Now comes the true sunand my eyes are open...And that I greatly desiredOne look upon that sunwill be forever hiddenin the clouds of my dreams._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.22/Page.51Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq


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Hidden Thief People runningfrom one anotherBy choice Happy they seemsselfishness..the nature of the thiefwhich separates them._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.236/Page.307Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Hidining There's no hidingproblems arise...Worries will plaguefor family's sake. My mind's small voicenever silentreminding methis is your life. My heart sinkingThe sun hastensDarkness now comesSleepless the nights. I fear my deathleaving behind...All those I lovePlaces I have seen. This is to live....feeling the painknowing true joyto be human. Trying to hide...Is childish play My life routineA foolish waste._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.99/Page.138Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq


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Historical Decision “If today... Weclaim ourselvestrue human beingsthen the animals of forestshould be blamedfor the killing.” When this decision was made...the wolves gathered in assemblyquickly sharpeningtheir teeth gone blunt.Preparing their attack on the sheeprunning towards the village._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.301/Page.378Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Home It is possibleYou may go away...We may never meet again.But oh my beloved..!Remember...I will be livingin your heartlike you havelived in mine.Each heart a homewhere long we've lived.And that home...can never be forgotten._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.308/Page.385Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Hope For Peace You…The oneSo crueltolerance lost Yet I stayHolding onEach stormSo destructive Yet I knowwith the rainLands once parchedbecomes prosperous_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.243/Page.316Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Hope Pain Pain's of hopekeeps me waiting...Is time fixed? Later in comingeach day it seems...Pure torture Is it your wishto drive me crazy...My mind lost. This yearningcausing tearsaccustom I've become... This separationintolerablealways so much pain... Better this painin hopes of meetingthan never to meet.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.90 /Page.129Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Hoping Good Days Amazing...isn't it?The poor trappedEmpty handedAs centuries pass. They work the soilGrowing cropsNever tiringHeads in submission Living in hopeThe time will comeFor their successNever quitting. The dusty windMoves in circlesLike fairy's ringsthat grows in Spring. Circles of natureAlways returningthe promise of hopeGood days to come._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.259/Page.332Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


House For Dolls In moments past...had I brokenthat doll house of mudformed bylove's innocent feelings. Sweet Young girlfrom mountains past...perhaps would not nowby those wallsmy desires in prison be.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.48/Page.81Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Houses Like Shrines Since time gone by... For heart's desireBrides of Pashtowith henna redtheir hands they dyed. Houses of Pashtoonslike shrinesare draped in flagsof red and green._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.12/Page.41Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


How Big Is The World I journey onward...Just a few more steps...and I will finally reachthis world's end. Exhausted...I sit to rest awhile.Surveying what’s left ahead...Realization strikes... Like a snake crawling...Life's path twists and turnsand the distance...are always expanding._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.135/Page.182Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


How Can You Compete...? There isno way to blameyou for choosingto stay far removefor your children's sake my heartlooking uponshreds for clothesyour dignity strippedwar induced poverty.. Just think... You cant hide the ragsthey call your clothesnor keep your respectabilityeven your Pashto languageseems stripped of pride._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.115/Page.159Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


How Much I Love You? Oh my friend!Ask not of methat question... Otherwise...My heart in my throatwill stickpreventingmy reply._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.141/Page.189Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


How To Believe...? How...Am I to believeYour love serious... I wonder...Do you feel my painas I feel yours... Is it real...My eyes are openyou are no dream... Still you hide...like I am not knownmerely a stranger And still...its youlays claim to love._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.124/Page.169Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Huma Blessed by beautyProud young girlWings have grownlike the Huma...Follow your fearDo not shadow meOr your heart be takenWhen I become your king_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.240/Page.312Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Human Distance Distance decreasingThe world is squeezedlike a villageover populated People choosewhom they knowand those they visitand avoid the rest. This rough soil villageand hard mountainsrained soakedbinds them. Like Venicewith rivers for streetshouses appearing so closeyet so hard to reach._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.205/Page.271Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Human Evolution Since human'sleft the forestto live in citiescalling it civilization,more vicious and deadlythey have become._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.302/Page.379Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Humanitarian A True Humanitarian... Is not sentimentalProposing lovewith useless speeches. But takes actionClearing paths over grownblocking the good road.Helping his fellow man._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.270/Page.344Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Hundreds Of Faces Two heartsmine a mirroryours a stoneyour strikebehind is lefthundreds of tiny shards.Each shardmirrors your face.My heart nowthe mirrorsof hundreds of faces...*****________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.9/Page.37Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Hypocricy Deceiving couplesnever truly were joinedlike the pieces of chain. Long the distancebetween their cold heartsand forever remains. They like horses racingtoward the finish lineneither of them winning._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.28/Page.58Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


I Am Not Alone I am not alone, Angel of deathhaunts meever following...worries consumefire flamesburning in my heart. I am not alone... Suspicious lifeshadowsalways are lurkingtrying to avoidmyselfrunning to and fro. I am not alone... Person possessedseeking longing for refugeseeking a placenone seeeven death's angel. So what to do.... In dreams I walk....free as the windcirclingrestrictions gonereleased by darkness._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.55/Page.89Web Link:


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I...... You I...humanlike you.. Bodyfeels effects... wintersummerspringand the fall. I...eatbreathstill...meyoudifferent... You...withinsilentstilleyesa mirror I...Burdenedfeelregardlongsdrawntowards you_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.192/Page.253Web Link:


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Ideal 'Girl of this village!have you seen her …? ' 'Know you whereshe can be found...? ' Strange the lookthe girl gave... She studied mein disbelief... 'Man...! you are mad...' 'Whom you seekis not of this village...' 'We know herto be fairy...' 'And fairiesnever to villages keep...' 'They reside in fairyland.'_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.91/Page.130Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Idol Breaker I believe thatI am made from soiland end as soil Soil recycled....Materials of buildingsArtists forming potsmaking idols... The great Almighty Godcould have sculpted mefrom soil of idols madeSo I could be there breaker._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.34/Page.381Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Idol Preachers People of the pastshouting one God...PreachersProud to be called …The followers of holly faith But now a daysThe followers of same faith,Seem standing before these smalland money-oriented godsAnd never tiring. But above allin submission to these idols,they don’t like to be namedatheists… as they are._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.274/Page.348Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Illusive Dreams when I close my eyesI can see youas I live againin my elusive dreamsthey haunt mein my way to sleepI live againwhen I open my eyesI go on to stray withthe dreamsthat lingerdeep in mymemories__Poem in Pashto and English by: Afzal ShauqEdited by: Sahar Afshan Sahar Afzal Shauq


Image Of Hate Split into... The one...Boiling with angerHate... The other...Cold as iceHate... Looking in the mirrorTwo become oneBoth are you._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.275/Page.349Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Immobilization Are these just veinspulsating with blood...or feelings Leavingthe heart's centerheading toward a world of pain? Blind the eyes which seeNow comes the time for progress. But heartless humanitystands immobilized in this spot._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.19/Page.48Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Impossible Of Seperation I try forgetting... Wishing to removeher reflectionmirrored in my eyes.My heart's strengthbreaks free the bindingsrestricting meand she comes closer But my desire is greatI can not forget hershe is like a silk scarftangled in the thorns bushimpossible to remove._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.37/Page.67Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


In A Night Yesterday...before sunsetThe people...Their homes..The ways...were as always Last night...lines were drawnthings changedwhat was...is no more._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.290/Page.364Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


In Search Of Shade I stepped a headon the path of lifewith great hope.It is my wishto find sweet restunder the tree's cool shadow.But Cruel the timeswhich keeps me treadingburning under the scorching sun.There is no tree appearingthroughout this great expansethis desert called life._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.40/Page.70Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


In Search Of That Face Mirror...haunting my minddreams possessrevealing...one face. Every timeIts the same facelifetime's facereflectionnot mine... So I touchover againwith great love...now mind etchedthat face... Often askedrelationshipanswerlessjust a thoughtthat face... It was fatethat on one daymirror dropsand that faceshattered... So I searchseeking that faceevery girlhere's my heart..cup begs. But these girlsshards of that face


maybe the eyes...perhaps a nose...soft lips... But the wholethe one I seekthat one face...will forever elude._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.146/Page.195Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


In Secret Tell me friend...if the people in your lifeconsider me your friendremove my namefrom your heart, But if they don't...then my name willstay written with yoursas it is on the walls, Fulfill love's demandsand let the worldbe against ussaying whatever they wish._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.198/Page.264Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


In The Mirror Of Tomorrow Faces of yesterdaylined trace today.. Beautiful peoplebreak from your headthe horns of vanity. Like dry dead leavesyou soon will becomein tomorrow's mirror._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.32/Page.62Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


In The Name Of Dignity Small the issueby God... In appearancehuman beingsBut by naturebrutal animals Not keeping our headslike the ancient savageswith enemy's skull cupswe drink their blood_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.158/Page.213Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


In The Name Of God Again and again... The nature of selfishnessand temptations leading to hellhas made me fondof Satan's path... But the almighty Godwho is great and magnificentforgives my excusesafter repeating my sinand gives me peace...________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.75 /Page.113Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


In The Rhythm Of Mozart Feel itthese scenesthe singingsweet musicin the rhythm of Mozart For meso strangemy weavingin great joyin the rhythm of Mozart Am IMozartincarnatewriting wordsin the rhythm well I know._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.173/Page.231Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Incomplete Desire Let us do...what yet been undone.The one thing...none has thought ofWith this loveSo extreme...which dissolves you and meinto one._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.323/Page.400Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Innocent Lost Unlike the angels,Humans...by God's giftfree will...Select their path.Hoping...It leads to heavenButat the second turn ofgreedy wishes,More often they findthe road towards hell._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.253/Page.326Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Invitation Pending Dedicated To Afzal Shauq/HeatherWilkins You are invited to comewith me,I am offering you the key.To a little house set in arow,Surrounded by lots ofmistletoe. You seemed reluctant tobe,In the meadows by the sea.Mushrooms stools, fairytales,Butterflies, flower pails.Happy moments, lotsof joy,For every little girl, andboy. Dance and sing the whole,night through,Gaze upon the morningdew.In green meadows, by thesea,I have reserved for you thekey. HEATHER WILKINS © Heather Burns Afzal Shauq


Is It Love...You Think? ? Nothing simplenot with peoplenot with love Consider... You my loverI your loverOne heart. Seemingly... I part youYou part meOne body. Actually... You live thereI live hereSeparate._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.126/Page.171Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Is This Love....? Am I correctwas I placedin your heartsecretlylong ago I have wonderedthis feelingis it your heartopeningfinally... You, undefeatedhave controlyour heart closesuncertain,I am left._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.162/Page.218Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Isn'T It A Global Tragedy? Isn't it a global tragedy..?if, in addition to allthe religious differencesthe racial crisesthe lingual restrainsand the cultural biases,the poor cousins of Adam's familyare intetionally being keptaway from each otherimpounded like animalssurrounded by boundariesunder the names ofcountries borders © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Isn'T It Strange...? In daylight we hurrytowards the nighthiding who we truly areFrom everyoneEven ourselves People of the nightwalking in nightmareshiding from nothingawake to the daywith open eyes_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.226/Page.295Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


It Was You... It was you...The one...Through the ages anxiously awaitednow makes my heart path clear.You have always known me bestyet stayed removed from alleven me... It was you...The one...Whose name was to me a surpriseforever in my memory burned.that possessed my dreamsand haunted my thoughts. It was you...The One...No one else could it beOh the truest of friendsjust as you areIt was you._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.21/Page.50Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Journey... Erased We are leaving...foot steps left behind...The wind blows...The dust erases the stepssins of Satan soil goneHe in frontmoves forward...What is behindnow gone...As if nonehad traveled the path._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.328/Page.405Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Just For Survivl..(In Context With The U- Turn OfHumanity) The gypsies travelingscorching the heat of summerat journey's endstopped their caravanopened their tentstaking their rest. A convoy of nightmaressuddenly found their shelterfast moving windsblew in the darknessLong before the shadow of night Fear took holdthey unable to moveremained frozena single lamptheir only light The next day arrived…with the rising sunthe yellow raysending the darkness. The Caravan,underway againwalked the same roadsas before._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.332/Page.410Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq


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Justice It is a factThere are no shortagesNo lack of anythingFor the advantaged. But for the poorThey wanting...Bellies empty.Oh Almighty God...!Where is the justice?_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.261/Page.334Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Justice Demand People's mouthsred with bloodeating the fleshof human kindbeat the drum of peace People's livesyearning...sacrificingfor justice's sakenow called terrorists © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Justice Demand.... (A Different View Point) People's mouthsred with bloodeating the fleshof human kindbeat the drum of peace People's livesyearning...sacrificingfor justice's sakenow called terrorists________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.82 /Page.120Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Kindred Spirits like body and soulwe are with a questionwho you are?and who I am?unless and untilthe questionof eternity lingersand stands likea pausewe get awarenessbut lackand missour second halfalwaysto be answeredand we are never tiredto find this_________Poem By: Afzal ShauqEdited By: Sahar Afshan Sahar Afzal Shauq


Ladies Of Red Soil (In Their Own Views) Ladies of the proud nationliving on the red soilclosed mouthspeaking nothing. Lines in their facesexpressthat left silent. If they could but speaksurelythey would ask men.... ' If I made of fleshlike youbeing human “Answer Godwho thenmade us different? ' “Man the greater...LowlyI have become Meaningless my lifeavoidwithout a man” “Also God's creatureinferior...man's servant” “You look down at meso cruel...yet I am yours...”_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley Boling


Law “ The one with the power,must be the respected”This was the law.The way of justice when humans were more like animals. Still today... This is the lawYet human kindconsiders themselvescivilized...Creatures of God._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.282/Page.356Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Life If you want toseek the meaning of lifein the name of God... Close the bookAnd Prepare yourselfto face the storm. Search the universewith your eyes...Paint yourselfin different colors.. Soon Your soulshall begin to thirstat all you view.... Peaks of mountainscapped in snow...Beaches of sandat ocean's edge...Rivers flowingto land yet seen...Fountains of waterIn green isle parks... Your throat so parchedyour heart sticks.As if life's beautyis the maker of thirst. You are now the caravanthirsty with desiresalways seeking...never reaching..._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.187/Page.247


Life And Me Willkeeps memoving...searching on... Crazed....wounded...disturbed...series of pain... Buttrying...hoping...better the life._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.188/Page.249Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Life Is Not Less Then Hell I believeunfair is sin... The commissionhell bound... We toleratethe hard times... Amazingly...No one knowsthe cause of their crimemaking difficultthis passing through life_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.189/Page.250Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Life Or False Heaven...? All life's experienceSources of beautyHider of uglinessthe creator of dreams... Each dream holdsHundreds of meanings..Things we seeSeem heavenly in naturePeople of paradisealways silenceNever professingthis is true heaven. Heaven of lifeis held in balanceby the hells of living.Every step takinga challenge awaits...._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.190/Page.251Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Light And Dark Thoughthere seemslittle difference apart from our faces, Yet there must be... You...drawn to darknesskeeping in hiding... I...the light of daywishing to disclose._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.114/Page.158Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Like Animals Living in the city....Where hearts are hiddenPeople live in fearDanger on every corner So many are therenot truly human...always threateninglike animals To the jungleThey should goto live with their kindremoved from the city._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.264/Page.337Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Like Wolves Amazing...is it not?Human beingsreaching the moonand beyond... Strange...people of dignityprosperitysword and faithNow against joiningthe brightnessof the 21st century Proudly...In the name of holly warwith hands and mouthsthey feed on bloodacting not like human kindbut the wolvesentering the sheep herdto feed upon them_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.215/Page.284Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Listen Friend...! ! ! I have noticed,with thin fingersyou scratch at your handstaring that blank stareas if writing somethingor wanting to removethe lines of your luckWhy...? I do not understand...Secrets you keep hiddenin the depths of your heartBut time is passing...And still you keep silentas if I have spoke out to the airall of my life._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.227/Page.296Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Listen Oh Friend....! ! Listen Oh Friend... Pride strength and beautyI will gladly tolerate Me...gifted by Godwith a loving heart. You...cruel in actiondestroys my hopes Yet...Always my love growswishing you will love me._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.130/Page.176Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Living Grave Yard This is a city...?look round...A grave yardhouses...shops?lines of stone graves.Walking deadblinded eyesno light in sight.No feelingshearts frozenhumanity’s void.Vultures roostdeath reapersbarely they live.Doom's angelleading onkeeps the city.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.49/Page.82Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Lonely Moments Pen in hand...I place nibupon your picture.there to placeMy markUpon your faceAs I attempt to write...Your face vanishes...and thereI write this verse. *****________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.8/Page.36Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Long Journey Love...Long exhaustingthe journey.Between us...seems the distanceof two steps.Our youth now taken...Finally...We reach each otherin old age._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.24/Page.54Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Lord Am I...Strange Lordof your heart There is no questionyour wantstake control... Your beautyenslaves me...as I am now._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.122/Page.167Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Loss Of The Ideal I was proudthe lifetime of successAnd in celebrationThe face of my dreamsappeared.... Instead of sweet smilesand gestures of kindnessshe stared at mewith angry eyes... The lady of the facejumped over meas an enemy,scratching my facebrutal her temper. Forever destroyingthe dreamand I...became a strangerto myself._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.333/Page.412Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Lost Freedom The ancestor's swordis all you have leftthe last sign of yourfreedom and pride... Now to be soldfor your hunger saketo buy needed breadto sustain your life.... And soon your pride...Your family's honorbecomes the chainsto enslave you._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.92/Page.131Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Lost Passenger Now sufferpoor lost passenger,the fault is yours... 'Hey Shauq!You thought not well thoughthis time the journey..” The choice been madestray from known pathsyou have been led. You are nowa passenger lostfar from your home.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.85 /Page.124Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Love Love...deafensblinding.fearless Lovemelts stonefrees soulsexpands Two heartsevolvingcommitted And with Love...Culture.Location,Beliefs,All vanish.This I believe. _____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.51/Page.84Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Love And Affection ' Lots of days and even nights passed,I never had a smile on my face,and how could I smile?whilefeeling the violence around me,growing with full pace and passionand …I’m sitting alone and feeling blue....thinking of him,with my eyes full of dew.....In the dark swampy night,But suddenlyand un expectedly,he stepped towards me,I become scaredand started shiveringwho is he! as I shouted with fair,He smiled and added' don’t be afraid …it’s me ”but whom?As I asked, he advanced..and wrapped his both hands around me,Yeah.. he with his twinkling eyesand sparkling face,looked into my dewy eyes,with an enchanting smile,held my handand bent on knees........' I’ m the HUMANITY,LOVE, PEACEand AFFECTION', He said,' I’ m born again' and I’ m back again' ….Hearing the sweet voice,My eyes filled with joyand tears stared rolling my cheeksand I thought ….


'Oh my GOD!would the glory, peace and humanityever replace....the brutality in human world?Yes angels are always thereto guide thedetract human kind, he added..___________Titla of Poem: Love and AffectionPoem for afzal shauq by: Zeny Disuja IndiaBook: 'BRIDGING THE GAPS' /Page.61-62PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Love And Blood 'The onewho laughs at youis your well wisherbut the one who criesfor your damn conditionis your enemy.' This your twistedcriteria of justiceOh my dear brother...!By love and blood boundHow can I provebeing so caught upcrying for your terrible lifemakes it impossiblefor you to hearthe cries of Pashto._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.224/Page.293Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Love And Choice Our homessituated suchThat I see you and you see meLooks we giveNever to touchLiving silentlyOn separate islandsWater of asphaltBetween usLife choiceskeeping us apart,as we arethe dweller of Venice_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.233/Page.303Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Love Based Peace Ifwe promote lovefor peace,peace for humanity, I believe...the prosperity in societal lifewill be verily ensuredto the endless pleasurein human’s life.__________Poem in Pashto and English By: Afzal Shauq / Edited By: Jessica R © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Love Ends Differences Its me and youwho seek to quenchthis thirst of hungry heartsseeming the same in thoughtsrespecting each otherBeloved....struggling like a manwhen you look at meI want to fightfor women rightsthough I am a man_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.223/Page.292Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Love Has No Tongue I wish...for love to come... The depths of your beautybecomes my retreat.And going there...I forget everything...frightenedsweating from this firethat could burn me to ashes. I wish...for love to come.... But in your eyesrefusal I see.No feelings of loveOnly bitter contempt.My words become frozen...And I remain speechless...because this love has no tonguewith which to speak._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.30/Page.60Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


'Love Is A Fountain'....Inspired By Afzal Shauq's Poem'Begging Heart' / Jessica R Love is whenyou keep coming backto the overflowing fountainof your lover because,no matter how muchyou come to him,your thirst cannotbe quenched andyou constantly wanthim more and more. It is not to fulfillyour lustful needs;that is not love. This is why youmust keep thewater pure untilthe well of commitmenthas spilled over into marriage. When sex contaminatesthe fresh spring,the flow will foreverbe tainted. The stream will continuebut will never satisfylike it would if youtook only small sips nowand waited to drink of his bodyuntil the time is right. However, you mustkeep the sips limitedto moist kisses


because if you don’t,they may leadto hearty gulpsthat can drownyour honorable intentions.********© Jessica R._____________________COMMENTS OF JESSICA R_____________________ Inspired by: Afzal Shauq’s “Begging Heart” My beliefs are that sex and anythingmore than kissing should be avoided at all costs until marriage because sexcomplicates relationships and almost always leads to heartbreak. posted: 2009-05-05 10: 16: 29 views since [2009-05-05 10: 16: 29]: 13 Afzal Shauq


Love Of Pashtoon Girls She looks at me...her facechanged suddenlyAs if Ihad set fireto her heart...But she remained silentas if mute. She is the true Pashtoon girlwhose culture forbidsHer to express lovenot even in a few words._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.313/Page.390Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Love Thoughts The sweet thoughtswhich make me sleepeach nightwith a hope thatshe may visitto my dreamland,reverslymake me awakein the every next morningwith expectations ofsearching out herin person,some wherein the streets of life. © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Love With Cruel Way To whomI have surrenderedmy dreamsmy feelingsmy emotionsmy desireseven the hopesof my life in totalfor the sake ofher's love favor to get..and also,I have repeatedlysubmitted my head to heras a slaveconsidering herthe true goddessof my life.. But she,unfortunatelybeing a proudwoman of her beauty,intentionally willingto breakto ruinmy innocent heartinto pieceswith the cruel feeling of hateandproudly admitsin citical smiles 'this is her way of loveto me....'*****Poem by: Afzal ShauqEdit By: Katheriene MacDonad© Afzal Shauq


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Madness So Far from you... I am lost... At the limitextreme the fateI walk in sleepyet my eyesopen they seem I am lost... Slave of my dreamslost in the depthsof love's madnessyet my eyesopen they seem________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.62/Page.98Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Madness (In New Perspective) Madness possessed... Ever onwardthis endless searchtraveling day and nightlike a fairy princeunseen to the eyetracking after youwho haunts my mind._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.131/Page.177Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Madness...(New) Madness is this lovewhich drives meto sanity's brink. Lacking Majnoon famebut being a loverI search.... Through out the agesI have pursued youbeloved of my dreams But in my pursuitI like the Majnoonam lonely and deprived And now... If before Liela I stoodthis love's madnesswould blind her from my eyes_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.107/Page.150Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Marshal Pashtoon When somebodyproudly mentionstheir heritageI become saddenmy tongue tiedunable to speakwith the realization ' Except for sentences of historynothing else is left behind...of my forefathersproving meas a marshal Pashtoon'_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.217/Page.286Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Martyrs Or Freedom Fighters Had I knownat my birthor been askedby God...I would have refusedbeing born human. For my life hereis a grave yardof a once proud nation.Where the way of lifeis humans buryingby hand. Such injustice...Such cruelties.... Titled killersLaw makersThe honor of societySo called martyrsor freedom fighters.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.81 /Page.119Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Me And The Universe I wishto examineeverythingbut...I am a mere particlein this vast universe.It would take millionslike meto begin the task._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.316/Page.393Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Me Or The World? I wonderif people around mecould escapeby the hand of chanceor by their own designsthe pain of seeing thingsout of the circleof self interest then why mea poeta travelerwas doomedto see thingsin entirety of whole worldwith men in it and thenhaving to bearat my individualityan absence of mewithin my body___________________Titla of Poem in Pashto: ZEH KA JEHAN..?Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Nazish ZafarBook: 'BRIDGING THE GAPS' /Page.153PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Meaningful Dream I have yetto completed the story.... She looked at meeyes fixed on mine..Her tonguecaressed her lips....Sweet her smileIn her shynessShe hid behind her veil...Speaking....“Stop please...Dreams aren’t be ever fact”_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.326/Page.403Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Meaningless Dream Not only in my dreamsbut with open eyesI wish to see youstanding in this space. But my misfortunewith great will poweryou keep from my reachand proud that you can._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.96/Page.135Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Miles Stones Unaware....the sweet effectsthat her lovinghas had on me. Sometimes...Intense the feelingsas I reach outto find myself. Somethingalways follows...I try to escapeKeeping on the move Looking...There left behindPath of foot printsMy mile stones._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.174/Page.232Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Mind's Question With the early humansBegan the age of brutalityLiving in cavesLife was a struggleKilling was all they knewThe only way to surviveSavages.... Now...? Some things never change.The age of brutality continues...Still they live in cavesKilling one anotherThough there is other waysThere is no sign of humanity.Savages...._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.277/Page.351Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Mirror Never Lies 'Who's that one,you are writing poems for? ''How she looks like?Where does she stay? ''Why... she is not with you? ' After hearingthe bulk of questions,as I startedopening my heart for reply, She put handson her face with shyful smileand asked me the last questionin innocent way... 'Are you showing methe mirror Afzal Shauq! ? ' © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Misguided Passenger Oh friend of mine...!When I sit backthe horse of thoughtsgallops onwardtowards the fountainBut You are not there Wiping sweat from browI speak to himmy friendwith words quaking... ' My eyeshave yet to seethe girl who laughsand speaks to meon the phone' As I utteredthese wordshe smileswith a wry lookspeaks these words 'Mr. Shauq...!you are a poetthe passengerwho runs after miragesin the desert of life'_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.196/Page.260Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq


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Misinterpretation While other peopleuse ladderstrying to climbto the sky The Pashtoonswith their songsof honor and powermisinterpreted...Are still willingto sharpen blunt swordsbelieving in fighting. And for this reasonthe people of this nationwill eat of the soilin an unending lifeof nothing._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.303/Page.380Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Missing Eternal Face whenevermy soul has gota pretty face.. according to my dreamssimilar to my thoughtsattached to my heartfixed to my breaths But alas...that has always beenbred onthe strange shouldersinstead of mine © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


'Missing Pages' (Rewrite) /Dedicated To Afzal Shauq...Jessica R I was a book with burnt edgesand tattered coveropened and laid flatfor examination purposes. You read me out loudlike all my complexitiescould be contained in a fewof your stereotypical phrases. You spelled me out as ifyou could predict my actions,but I will not conformto your predefined binding. When my pages did not correspondwith this self-created fantasyof how I should read,you violently tore them out. And when you reached the endof your criticisms all that was leftwas the spine of a woman...with no content.___________© Jessica R._________________Author's CommentsRewritten and dedicated to Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Mohammad (P.B.U.H) When by cruel time beatenand I feel myself woundedEach wound like the flowerblooms in agony... I feel a breaking insidelike a house into rubblewhen earthquakes shakedestroying everything. Through all these torturesBefore the first tear fallsstreaking my weary cheekYOU reach out to help YOU...like the Christhealing my woundsremoving my pain.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.76 /Page.114Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Mona Lisa Unknown...the nature ofyour sweet smile. I left thinkingYou the girlI meet in dreams I... LeonardoAfter centuriesagain came to you Unfortunately...Doomed circumstanceforbids my claim. Several timesI've been rebornDifferent of face While youforever remainthe same face._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.222/Page.291Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Money Earth revolves...from the dawntill setting sunOn money. To give or takepeople wantpeople needjust money._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.57/Page.92Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Mournful Song..(To The Soul Of Bacha Khan) The grave of Papasurrounded...The Pashtoon girlseyes blood redtossing the grave's soilupon their headsspeaking in sobsThe streets of life now empty without you. Houses like graves...Life presents nothingjust cruel giftsoh great Papa..!We are at patient's endThe eyes of Pashtoon womensearching you outThe streets of lifeNow empty without you. Mournful the criesAfter your deathnothing but soil left...Pashtoons homes in ruinsWe come to beseechOh great Papa..!Please arise...See the world's peopleas they clap and laughat your childrenThe streets of life Now empty without you. Your proud sonsStill bound by ropesthe bracelets of adornmentare now brokenWe shall neverwear them again


unless our menwake upcome great Papa...!The streets of lifeNow empty without you._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.232/Page.301Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Murder I thoughthurry...get upThe murdereris coming... Driven..I wish to attack.Eyes of angerday turns black I arose...fearing deathnervously...taking the knife Yes...I could attackthe chest exposedI have my chance. Suddenly...I lungea noisethe mirror shatters._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.208/Page.275Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


My Friend Seems To Be Hindu (dedicated to Benita Premchand) I knowthat neither I believe inthe re-birth of manin some other livesnor the lifeitself is a tree to catch leavesevery new spring But stillmy Muslim heart like a templekeeps the idols of different Bagwansfor the sake of a hopethat you being the worshipermay visit it some day___________________- Afzal Shauq’s Pashto Poem ‘Yar Mi Hindo.. Zeh Musalman Yam’ -Translated By: Nazish Zafar-Published in book'Bridging The Gaps' p/157-157© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


My Love For Afzal Shauq: Kayla Robin I recall the intimate words once shared,and I swear that you are him with whomsuch sweet words were intimately shared. My soul is burning for you,my cheeks flush red-beyond repair-when you say love;I want to make love.and if I'm not carefulyou'll put me througheternal despair. Because loving like thisis wrong for me. @}; -K© Kay ROBY Afzal Shauq


My Nation's Astray Their way...Undesired destinationA hungry nation criesTheir mouths openlike a beggar's cup. And now...The caravan passesThe people begCondolencesPush us forward New thinkingenemies influenceWays openFor peopleto be hell bound. They are still to weakA captive communityNot seeing the shadowspreventing their releaseCorrupting their nation._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.249/Page.322Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


My Pal-Afzal Shauq: Vilma Zaballero My Pal-Afzal...! !I want to write about my pal,and his name is aptly called afzal,I wrote my poems to all who caredand suddenly he came and I got scared. You see, he is a poet, who writes books,and published not only one but more,so how in heaven's name can I compete,if you're sorrounded with geniuses. So slowly I just wrote, not knowingif my poems are good, but one by onethey came, most especially this bloke,with nice critiques and inspiring thoughts. Thank you my dear friend, Afzal I'll callyour name, if only all poets are like you,who welcomes us with open arms,then let me call this place, a perfect world indeed. © Vilma Zaballero Afzal Shauq


My Peace Willing Soul Not the hearts ofhuman beings onlybut the hearts ofanimal kindsand flying birds too Even thenif the heart ofa tiny ant is hurtby someone intentionally my peace willing soulcries with tears_______ Poem By: Afzal ShauqEdited by: Katherine MacDonald © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


My Wish Fate be not the blame nor time the aggressorwhich did the beating.It was me...my wishmy heartthat fell in lovewith the ownerof beautiful eyes And she... unreachablecharmingencourages the reachto empty the whiskey glassin search of peace._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.36/Page.66Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


National Poets To whom this concerns...Hey Shauq..!Here everyoneready to fight.Though the poetshave fastened their knivesand swords to their waistslike the soldiersstanding besidetombs of dead MughalsThey write the songs of freedomas if they are children of Khushal khanwhile the other Pashtoonsbelong to the enemy King Aurangzeb._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.334/Page.401Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Near Completion I feelI am in love... But with whom..? Who is she really...? Queen of my dreamsFrom the island thoughtsHer face a puzzle...near completion._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.244/Page.317Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Nightmare I am haunted...be it wakingor in sleep. I sense a hand of fireburning hot coals...advancing towards methis horrible hand...and when it reaches me I start to cry...tears like rainflowing from my eyes..._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.34/Page.64Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Not Accused You wishto see yourselfin the heart of otherslike the flowerkept in the hair I believeYou are not at fault You tend to your beautywith care and concern_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.221/Page.290Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Observations Of Love There...Love enjoyed freelyLike fashion and make upalways changinglike the weather Here...Love is restrictedacts of affection hiddenthings remain covereddoors remain closed. Yet...Lover's hearts beat for love's honor ready to sacrificeall for its sake._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.272/Page.346Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Off Line Message Hey you..!You know the onewho is supposed to beyour second half,How come?I asked the onewho was facelesseven to herselfButit was herwho kept emphasizingthese same wordswith dream likesweet echo..and whenthe very next morningI got upwith some mixed feelingsThe first thingI saw in the mirror wasa strangebut very pretty girl,who kept drawing her facial featureswith the creases ofmy time worn handsWhilethe second thingwhich hastrapped mein a series of thoughts..was the samedreamy sentenceWhich was amazinglyleft by that very same HERas an 'off line Message'on the net.................._________________Titla of Poem in Pashto: Off line MessagePoem In Pashto By: Afzal Shauq


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Oh Almighty God...! ! I trusted youwith the hopeyou would rescuemy innocent heartconsidered wherethe holly houseYou reside. Oh All Mighty God!I realizedmy weaknessin front ofthe daughter of King Qarun,who declares mea criminalfor not following her blindlyShe wished to change meTo hate for hate's sakeKeeping the sin of pride. I being your true worshipperdiligently prayedmy forehead upon the eartha submissive slaveto show the faithwilling to consider Youthe only creator ofhumans and spiritsthe big Bossthe life giverFeeder of life's breath_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.330/Page.407Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:


Oh Lord Of 21st Century! What to do?guide me the almighty Lord! whenever, I'm trying to compare humankindwith the brutal animals,the spirit of Adam issupposed to be hurt, But reversly As I'm consideringthe beast people ofthe new era arethe true humans, My conscience feels betrayed,my heart starts shivering,my brain questions,and even my innerselfturns to be ruinedlike a broken mirror... _______Poem in Pashto and English By: Afzal ShauqEdited By: Felicity Bostdrof © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


One Body... But Different Parts This body...deadshort your staysoldier... With head of PashtoonArms of Tajik and UzbekLegs of Hazara and Darri The nation of Afghanwith oneness and equitywould never advance_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.179/Page.238Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


One Hundred Faces Eyes desire to see... How will he knowHis heart's desireNinety nine facesHas he seenThe hundredth faceThe one...yet to claimin the name of GodWho seems faceless…But to feel._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.247/Page.320Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


One Question I ask you...Is survival right?who is that child?baby of the streets...hunger in his eyeslips cracked and dryfor him no play.Each day he toilsSeeking sustenanceon the garbage dumps._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.26/Page.56Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


One Sin A wish... That this one sinThis heart's desirefinally will drownin my tear's floodwashing awayas wind and sandsdestroy mud houses. For I can not jumpthe width of love's oceanthat fill those eyeswhich keep meforever swimmingperhaps soon to drownin their beauty.._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.59/Page.94Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


One Soldier Told Me That.... I will not see to the sunMy eyes refuseI am not blindMy eyes healthyNever the lightDo I see... My life darknessLiving in shadowsI, another pack wolfFighting with dogsAll of us human._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.246/Page.319Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Only One Your name with mineon walls appeared. Like me and my shadowstriding together. When I glance backonly single tracksare tread upon the paththose of my own making._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.16/Page.45Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Opening Heart Someone opens their heartto anothertheir love hidden...Like the flowerwhich color staysunknown in its bud...And beautiful color revealedwhen opened._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.315/Page.392Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Own Settlement I likethe birdmade tiredmy wings from flying. With the season's changeLike the white cranereturningafter winteringfar from homeWish to return... But to what homeland...?Lost are the waysknown to me...and returning...could lead hell._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.305/Page.382Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Papa's Dreams This is not that nation...according to Papa's dream Nor is this life...according to Papa's dream Mountains and Men standbetween the peoplekeeping them separatedthis was not the dream of Papa.. All this killing by our own handsfurnished with weaponsby self proclaimed humanitarians We are the peoplekilling our own brothersdepriving daughters of marriageand causing mothers laments We are the peoplehiding in the mountainslike thieveswith Death's angel in tow._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.145/Page.194Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Pashtani Bol (Keeping Words) Being PashtoonI show no weaknesswhich lessen name and statusbefore my children. On either sidethese people standstoning me... Onward I movenot stoppinguntil my final destination... Death is always therethreatening mebut I move forward... Doomed the journeytrying to reach youoh my friend..._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.102/Page.143Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Pashtani Hoda (An National Instictive Behavior) Wind of autumn!Hot dusty storm!Well known you are... plucking leavesdriving clouds...sand mountains forming The air dust filledthe markers topplesupon the body's grave Wind of autumn!Hot dusty storm!Well known you are... A child of courageborn from mother's milkwith patience abides... I am not water's foamnor the desert tentat your power's mercy... Wind of autumn!Hot dusty storm!Well known you are... Blowing windscan not destroy menor cease my desires... Nor the candles flamewill it extinguishTill that fateful morn... When in that moment...death shall make his calland I will be no more.


_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.15/Page.43Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Pashto (Pashtoons/Afghani Language And Pride) Who is that person?daughter... sister...lostbound by bloodin madness crieshopeless... Red eyed womenTatter are her clothesmatted her hairwalking life's streetsshoeless… Not knowing herselfworld weary she trodmoving onwardfoul wind driven aging.... Henna dreams goneyouth long fadedbegging peopleseeking answersyearning.... Blind people of the world...look at herwho she truly isdaughter...sisterPashto. See the dregs of beauty past.with her scarfless headand weathered handsleft to wonder the streetshomeless. Why is this her plight...Tell me blind peoplewhy must she live sothis life of deprivation


homeless. Family she keeps seekingyet none can be foundall are lost to heror are they dead alone... Open your eyesknow well this beggarthe mountains daughterlost beauty a nation's pridePashto.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.67 /Page.103Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Pashtoon And Arab Girls Pashtoon girlsLike the snowmelt under the sunStill sitting outsideeach afternoongrowing olderremaining silentnever claimed. While Arab girlslike flames of firewell protectedburn their menlike the fires of the helltormenting themoffered forand claimedfeeling free._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.265/Page.338Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Pashtoons...Never Be Defeated In the flower of youthwith open heartI stepped forth... I remain the winnerover youth's brutalitythough mournful the feelings. But defeat beginsgnawing away at metainting my open heart... From that day onwardHeart's thirst I quenchIn my tears for peace... I can not acceptnor refuse to seePashto ever defeated._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.105/Page.148Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


'Peace Be With You'..Afzal Shauq: Jessica R. Peace Be With YouOh that the whole worldwould wonder at your words as I.If only, all humanitycould see what we seeand change the course of historyso we could show future generationsthe peace that comes from the soul.___________© Jessica R. Afzal Shauq


Peace Formula Ifthe gapsbetween hearts arebridged upwith loveand..the souls arekissed withpeaceful smiles,the cousins ofAdam's family wouldnever be fed upfrom each other © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Peace Power PEACE POWER: By Afzal Shauq 'Instead ofcriticizing my love feelingsto the cause of peaceIsn’t it betterto open the hearts of thosewhobeing the children ofEve and Adamproudly consider meas their own universal family memberand respect my wordsomitted for themfrom the core of my heart'__________ Peace PowerHere is a poem that I standardized at the request of my friend and fellow writerAfzal Shauq. Below my poem, are his powerful words :) PEACE POWER: By Katherine MacDonald I heed critisism from my fellow man,that you cannot be a man of peace.For mankind has faltered too heavily,and we are born with killer instincts. But I, a child of Eve and Adam,have devoted my lifeto what answers we seek.Instead of critizing, embrace the answer,that there is hope from a man of peace. Because inside is a faith so strong,that honestly believes in a healthy future.From the core of my heart,I've emitted all of my strengths,


in hopes we will find an answer.____________ Poem by: Afzal ShauqStandardized by: Katherine MacDonald © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Pen With my handsWell creasedby timemakes my pen speak... No floods of tearsnor rains of thoughtcan destroy them... Questions arisesI see the penclasping between fingersI write of people fortune._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.29/Page.59Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


People With Cut Heads I remember....yesterdayheads were attached I remember also...How they movedtalk and laugh... It happened suddenlyeveryone foundcarrying their head. blood dripped downall seeming to saywhat is the cause...? No one awareThese heads are deadTheir mouths sewn shut Void of speechTheir eyes closed,still they are walking The dead keeps movingHuman beings shoulders hangingunable to restore life to the head_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.197/Page.262Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Pharaoh As A False God Self you proclaimI am a god.vows of the past. Egyptians blessedgreatly reapingfrom the Pharaoh For all your claimsyou, a dead manyet providingmoments of fame._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.88/Page.127Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Play Of The Time Each playreaches an end... God...This play of killingbetween humans...Will it end...When..? For humanity's sakeThese brutal animalsferocious in nature...Will they everbe removed...? Or...Will they fightThroughout timeLike useless dogs.Never knowingthe true meaningof humanity._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.251/Page.324Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Poet Traveler Unsure....your true faceSometimesJaneYupaSaraNatashaor VenessaKaikoChoiAzraMohesh WoriChangand Joana...But not the one... Still travelingtiring the journeyEach new islandadds to my madness. This picture...YouThe face of dreams...haunting my thoughtsI will seek youin all the worldtraveling all my life._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.241/Page.313Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Poetry: Reaching To Hearts..(Dedicated To AfzalShauq) / Ilyse Drost I am...the missing pieceof your heartoh my beloved....!Wheneverthere are questions answeredyoutake over the controls.Beauty's threatmakes me the slaveas I feel know. ilyse_2000p.s.(Mr. Afzal)___________Title of Poem: Poetry..Reaching to HeartPoem for afzal shauq by: Ilyse DrostBook: 'BRIDGING THE GAPS' /Page.82-83PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Precious Pearls Oh sun light...Cruel your handbreaks the string of pearlsof my night's pleasure. Oh sweet dreams...precious pearlsscattered orbsunable to restring._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.11/Page.39Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Priceless Treasure Like a priceless antiquelost in the dust of timeNewly found.... When first her soft lipsgently touched mineHoney's sweetness... Then Her beautiful eyesreflected my imageMirroring love.... And in her giving heartmy name she engravedHer Love's locket... But it all seems accidentalThat I should find in herPriceless treasure._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.111/Page.154Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Prisoner Of The Body I was near...about to findthe way outfrom this cage I was willing to siton the shoulders of airKeen to fly hightowards the sky,To be free... Suddenly my wings of thoughtswere aflame, , ,And I like a bombhurling toward eartha blaze. Once againWounded...Feeling trappedamid the layers of painI was a prisoner of the body_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.295/Page.369Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Proud Love Turn Goddess With great feelings for herThe one I wish to make smileShe refuses to accept my loveShe is like the stoneof which idols are madeAnd beauty veils cruel behaviorsmaking her seem like a goddess_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.286/Page.360Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Question Mark Here...The wholebelongs not to each otherAll are prisonersWhy...?This is the question...the answer....still seems a question mark._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.325/Page.402Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Question Mark... New Angle On one hand... A fountain of tormentthe desire of so manystill thirstingjust one sipout of reach...every mans death... On the other hand Fountains over flowingthese water laden bodiesbeyond reachrefusing desirethese women drownlost to our wanting.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.64/Page.100Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Question Mark... With New Approach My faceless God!the Greatest and Mighty of all!you deserve all the pridewith this huge universeat your command then what on earthI wondermade you choosemy heart so littleas your abode___________________ - Afzal Shauq’s Pashto Poem ‘Raz Ao Ka Niaz? - Translated By: Nazish Zafar - Published in Book'Bridging The Gaps'p/155© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Realization Of Old Age Beautiful womenarouse in me feelingsBringing a smile to my face... Then the realization... Feelings of being oldFearing their disdainIf they should viewthe creases in my face.____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.279/Page.353Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Repeated Sin Oh...How Viciousthis cycle I live... My dream's lovethis ideal faceagain I seein a stranger... Then desiresmy heart's longingnow ignitingand sin prevails. I...heart's captivestart to sin again._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.93/Page.132Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Reverse Effect I feltI subdued herWith my faithand love,but soon...The girlEarth Queenwith regal beautylooked at me proudlyI surrendermy feelingslike a slave._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.331/Page.409Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Revolution Of Darkness At last...as the sun disappearedbehind the mountains,The ghostswith fast windsand horrible noisebrought the darknessto our village. The candlesof each houseblew out...lightening streaked the skyNo one left their homeNor closed their eyes in sleep. The whole nightwas a celebration.The ghosts were joyous...The revolution of darknessHad begun..._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.394/Page.368Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Revolution Of My Heart (The Birth Of My SweetDaughter Hadeel Breshna Afzal Khan 'sakani Hadeel'On July.29th 2003 Rumbling in the skylightening flashingDark and heavy the clouds.The rain pores downFlowing water acrossthe age parched soil. The storm of liferages with promiseThe empty stemsof my heartbegins to bud with flowers of hopeonce deprived. The thunder roars...the black cloudshoused so longwithin my heartare now gone.A beautiful lightHas parted the storm. Bright the lightof my sweet daughterand thus...she was named Breshna...bright light before the stormAnd Her lightforever to shineand remove the days of gloomfor me and Ouahiba._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.297/Page.372


Right Or Wrong Soldier's gamewriting nameson bulletsloading weaponsas you call outfor the rights of humans. Today' madnesskilling playsacred warBullets flyingPeople dyingThis in the name of God_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.133/Page.180Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Saint Valentine.. (Shana Wirtz Wrote For Me) What a role reversal!See what Peace can do?What the hell is warGoing to ever accomplish or do? Love is the only answer.Love is the only choice.Whether you believe in it or not.Is your own voice. Love is universal.Love is understanding,in so many unexplainableor unconventional ways. Love is forgiving,Love is faith. To those incapable of love,It is a tragedy, a travesty!For those who can't love. Those in lovecan't explain it either... Love is so unimaginableLove is foreverLove can be stubbornBut love is also the glue.The pure stitcheryof Humanity. Oceans of LoveLove runs deep and strongUnbreakable. In my Sea of Love,St. Valentine,Deliverer of Love.


Oh, ValentineDied for Love. © Shana Wirtz SHANA WIRTZ's DEDICATION NOTE OF POEM... This poem is dedicated to my dear friend, colleague, and fellow Poet, AfzalShauq. He has done so much for my writing, I can never repay his generosity,kindness, support, and understanding. Afzal is refreshing. He is so unlike theselfish Americans in my country. Afzal is a Humanitian, he is an outstretchedlimb to a world. He voices hope, and encouragement. Afzal makes this world abetter place. Happy Valentine's Day, Afzal. I hope you have a wonderful day.Sincerely, Shana ValentinePOSTED: 2009-02-14 04: 19: 35 VIEWS SINCE [2009-02-14 04: 19: 35]:5.........Shana Wirtz © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Satan Wins He beheldhis uncountable childrenin front of himas Adam woke from his sound sleephe felt likebowing down to earthin gratitudefor the prideof having borne them all But this act of humilitywas soon checkedby a roar of satanic laugha sound of bitter mocktearing his ears apart awe struck..Adam turned aroundand his eyes foundnonebut progeny of his sonsHabil and Kabilto his disbeliefcarrying the children of Satanon their shoulders Adamdismayedshed his pridethat very momentand looked at the skieswith torn eyesas a sigh escaped his gasped lips He surrenderedaccepted his defeatat the hands ofhis eternal enemySatan..


God being silent witness to that ___________________Titla of Poem in Pashto: DA SHETAN BAREYPoem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Nazish ZafarBook: 'BRIDGING THE GAPS' /Page.150PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Seasonal Demands The flavor...each taste my own,Beauty's colorunique...They are but a seasonnever eternal...This heart keeps changinglike the weatherchanges the seasons._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.320/Page.397Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Second Half The one,who makes me awakewhole the nightbut with closed eyes, The one,who makes me sleepwhole the daybut with open eyes.© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Seeking Lost Beloved How can I seekMy lost beloved... whose markand voicehas leftscarredmy heart's center. Never have I foundthe prints of her feetNo evidenceof her trailPerhaps...She is at sea.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.78 /Page.116Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Self Desire Outside...Yet unseenThe onegreat namebrave heart Inside...today seenThe oneso cruelnameless ... myself_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.58/Page.93Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Selfish Ties People could be happy...Its not heaven's imagination.If only they look beyondtheir selfish nature. It seems so oddSo many tiedby a thread so easily broken._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.292/Page.366Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Senseless Walls Distance lessensbetween the sky of blueand the dust of earth.each day... But the distancebetween men's heartslengthens...They grow fatmotionlessLike senseless walls._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.13/Page.41Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Seperation I now have returnedafter a long journey.I am weary... Stepping in your doorso much crying I hearI am shocked... I am at a lostyou are gone from this world.my sorrow..._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.98/Page.137Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Shards Of Shauq (Happy Birthday!) : Melissa Lundeen an ageless troubadour is heserenading the masseswith the shards of truthstripped from his very own soulhis voicea battle cry for somewhile a pledge for enduring peacefor a great many othersdepending solely uponthe eye from whichhis words are readhe is the tranquilitythat comes to settle upon the landin the brutal immediate afterof a conflicthe is the mist of morningthat blows across the previous day'sthirsty fieldsmore parched than even they, themselvesrealizethat is until his generous raining of thoughtsbathes their dry, up turned facesas they taste through his carefully chosen wordsfor themthe peace that is possibleif only in themselves, they tirelessly search for itand abandon the paths outwardly thatgives evil its means to more and more men 's heartsbeing sucked into deceptive ideas of gloryand so its for this man I speak ofwhom I wish to have a truly most happy of Birthdaysmay the peace and wisdom you attempt to sharewith your trampled brethrennever fail to improve they out lookthey, upon the world as a wholebut most of all their own lives in generalfor you sir with your tender pen in handare their steady heart beatbut most of all their undying conscience


and thus so I must say in solemn admirationmay the ink of your penever remaingreater thanthe blood of any martyr offered................(Feb.18,2009 241am) Afzal Shauq


Sharing The Parting Sleep nowinnocent heart... Oh fortune... Beside you I sitinternal now you sleepDead to this worldwasted was your life.Cruel this actwhich took you._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.44/Page.74Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Shauq: Kayla Robyn whentryingto comparemy love for you,the best I can do,is say my affection is comparableto crimson roses covered with dew,waiting for your tender caressesto keep them warm.Afzal Shauq,your loveis sweet. © Kay ROBY Afzal Shauq


Sign Of Love A description of your hateAs you look at mewith the rude eyesbiting red lips in anger,but in your movementI see somethinghidden deep insideis this a sign of love_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.185/Page.245Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Silent Love It is my heart's wishto open every secretlesson the burdenall to you... I am without courageIn silence I keep lovefearing you mightdeclare me selfish._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.212/Page.281Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Sleeping Moments Willing was Ito make the dreams of nighttrue in the light of day. Dawn breaks forthnow with my eyes openyour true picture I see. In your faceI find before mea myriad of truths from sleeping momentsmy life is revealed._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.14/Page.42Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Sleeping Nation Few the menfor the sakeof the nationwent to sleepForever... Opened eyed Motherlamented the lossThe nation's people time passingVast numbersStill sleeping_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.231/Page.300Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Solicited Destination I could not find myselfsince I got lostin the desert of lifeI find better to sinkin blues of your eyesto knowmy ways of loveI can go on withstaringin your eyeswith no pausetill I get my solicited destination___Poem in Pashto and English by: Afzal ShauqEdited by: Sahar Afshan Sahar Afzal Shauq


Spanish Eyes Amazing eyeswere they... Like glassespoison filled,Eyebrows likethe scorpion.Snakes surelyhidden within... Whenevera glanceShe castArrows I releasewith my eyes.... The Young Spanish girlpresented a sweet smileand said... 'Don’t look upon usas you do...otherwise,The sweet effectsof our beautywill send you walkingin the footstepsof a Picasso.'_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.238/Page.309Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq


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Sparks And Ashes The sparks of beautyfrom your inner fire fliesA shower of falling starsfloating down to and fro... But this fire's naturewill lead you to a placewhere its burning heatwill turn you to ashes._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.31/Page.61Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Speechless I am wasted...Devoured by eyesStolen by beautyCharmed by actionsInspired by sweet words. Left behindmy empty bodymemories...desires...and thoughts consumed me. I can notplace blame upon younor cruelty...nor God... For it was Ithat remained speechless...________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.86 /Page.125Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Story Of A Dream Ceremonyundoubtedly...But unawareIt was a hunt. Man of a ridged societyI am caught up...They came downunlike fairiesfrom the sky. I, alone looked humanThe smiles were sweetEyes of beautyshooting arrowskilling glances. I became woundedEver increasing the hitsmy heart compromised...in need of medication. Oh great the painAnd still this sweetnessincreasing about me....Intoxicating me. Who were these huntersaccurate in aimingStriking again and againWhere did they originate I the game of the huntFound there a great joyspiritual peaceand freedom._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley Boling


Strange Globalization The people who titleThe world as a villageMentioned... ' All the countrieson this globe arelike housesin one villageand should havetheir streets open' In truth,enormous wallssurround their citiesnot allowing others to enterclaiming its for protection sake_____ Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.203/Page.269Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Submission Of Head It is your choice..Consider me yoursor not...butOh my friend...! I like a Hinduin the churchof your thoughts...Submitting my headagain and again._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.194/Page.257Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Supersticious Confounded SometimesIt happens...Like thatI see my faceGrown upon the body of some elsebut yet...ask myself surprisinglyIs it really me....This human beingSuperstitious confoundedBarks out at melike a dog._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.260/Page.333Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Tanvi Damle Wrote An Essay On My Work...ThanksTanvi Afzal Shauq Has A Vision Of All The World.. By: -Tanvi Damle from India_________________________________________________ While browsing through , I stumbled upon Mr. Afzal Shauq's profile. I read hisfirst poem and was so amazed by his writing that i sat the whole say, readingthrough his amazing work. Mr. Afzal Shauq..words fail me to describe this great man. All the poets wrecktheir minds over how to write but Mr Shauq, he's different because he thinksfrom his heart. Mr. Shauq has achieved something that millions of people like mecan only dream of. He has a vision of all the world coming together as one wholecountry. Mr. Shauq wants the world to live as one. Mr. Shauq preaches inhumanity and brotherhood. According to Mr. Shauq the best weapon to fight a war is 'A Friendly Smile.' Isn'tthat a brilliant idea? We all dream of world peace and wish for wars to end. Butthat's about it, we don't do anything beyond that. The difference between Mr.Shauq and us is that he not only dreams of world peace but work's towardsmaking the dream come true. And the best part is Mr. Shauq is not only makinghis dream come true but ours as well. He has the power to do it through hiswriting. He has something alot more than talent and what's amazing is that heuses his talent to promote world peace, something that's most important intoday's world. From his unique collection of poem's, inspite of me loving his each poem; therewere a few that captured my heart the most. The poem‘ Global Peace Theory’ isone of them… 'Global Peace Theory' / Afzal Shauq If and when the invincible book of norms is ignored?If and when custom of humanity is burnt to dust?Due to the wicked shadows of greed, lust and other evil doings,We don’t have the right to be named as human beings.Rather, we are brutal animals like vultures and crocodiles.If we truly wish from the heart to be called humans of higher race,Then we must not shrink when we are called “the children of Adam”.


For once we begin to consider ourselves as sons of AdamOf this verdant mound, of this dry land, of this circling life –Then we might also try to answer the ancient golden query of………“Aren’t we cousins to each other? ” or “Aren’t we all brothers and sisters? ”Hence, let’s all take initiatives to bridge up the gaps between hearts.To connect all broken knots regardless of color, creed or race,Via road to positivity, presenting cheerful aura of glowing smiles.Respect to one another is a blooming string that ties warm cozy ends.Letting social life be dance and sing melodiously with the collective actions.Pleasing, filling, satisfying; the glaring shadows of humanity.In which it has long been betrayed, jumped out of shell,By the selfish wand and magnetic resonance of greed!____ In the poem ‘Global Peace Theory’ Mr Shauq has sent out a rather meaningfulmessage. In this poem Mr. Shauq is stressing on the way we human's behave. The humanity is fading away every second. Human beings are given the power ofunderstanding. But sadly they misuse it by plotting against each other. If so thendo we have the right to call ourselves human beings of higher race? Mr. Shauqfurther quotes that let us all cross the boundaries of one's color, race, religionand country and let us all become a single united nation, filling our hears withnothing but peace.'A New Dawn' is yet another example of his amazing talent. Through this poemMr. Shauq gives hope to millions of people around the world promising them anew dawn, making people's belief stronger.The way Mr. Afzal Shauq writes is beautiful, his writing is short, precise and tothe point. Mr Shauq's poems always succeed in giving a powerful message to theworld. Mr. Shauq's poems take us to a whole new world of peace and give us aray of hope promising a peaceful future. Tanvi DamleINDIA Afzal Shauq


Tattoo Of Name You may removeall my picturesfrom your eyes. You can tryremoving my nametattooed on your armby the blade.... But the scar will remainforever a reminder...a mirror of our love________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.72 /Page.109Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Teach Me (A Poem For Afzal On His Birthday) : NelsonIwejua I am like a pilgrim in this beautiful planet,Just like my grand parents who were here previously.I am like a palm tree, with all it's abundance.Teach me to number my days. I am like a little child, who bathes only the belly,And forgets the other parts of the body.Who strives to put his fingers in a burning flame,With all it's dangers, teach me. You are the source of everlasting life,You hold the key to my life. As i woke up to behold the glory of the morning sun,Teach me to know the wonders of all your works. Today, as i celebrate my birthday,In remembrance of my freedom from my mother's womb,And the liberty of a new star that is rising,Teach me to know that you brought me for a purpose. Let the joy of a new birth, lunch me to great heights,Let my meditations be on my footprints on the sand's of time,That posterity, may know that a star was once on this path. Teach me to number my days, for all are strangers on earth. NELSON IWEJUA.'Chiedozie Nelson'Amsterdam(ignore the first, and use this, i made some corrections in line six.) Afzal Shauq


Teeth In The Heart I take care of youbeing a lovertolerating your sweetbut cruel actions But when you smileI feel brutal teethhave grown in your heartready to gnaw me._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.214/Page.283Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The 8th Color In sleep's depthsI dreamed... Scenes of beautyI gazed upon... Staring... Beauties of color appearI think there are seven... But to my great surpriseThere are eight I see and the eighth coloramong them was me.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.77 /Page.115Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shau Afzal Shauq


The Accuse Of Facts.... Galileo Closed eyes of justiceThe church of oldlacking understandingCondemned you That judgementwould sentence mealso a criminal The crimes....enlightenmentI eat...wear...and stay in that light...brightened by the sun And when night fallsstill I stay in that lightbe it by the moonor by the lamp._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.169/Page.227Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Ancient Man Of Modern Era When people's behaviorturn brutalagainst humanity EverybodyFor safety's sakegrow leeryor the heart,grows barren... This why peopleLook upon strangerswith distrustand perhaps as an enemy._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.299/Page.376Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Bride Of Peace This was just a dreama great ceremony...an image of the brideat the marriage of peaceI have within my mind.... The Nashanas sings in Englishthe music of Mozart..Gogosh sings in PashtoHilton sings in Russianwith Kalsum....Arab girls danced in AttanTurks doing WalsJapanese dancedthe rhythm of Bellyto Bolero. The Poets of the worldwere dancingsome the Fox Trotothers the Polkaand even the Flamingo. In this global ceremonyThere was no differencesPeople were as oneThe air filled with loveEveryone truly related. As with all dreams,I open my eyesto a world in turmoilWhere men view other menas their enemies. But it was a wonderful dream..._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley Boling


The Companion Of Satan An angel mentioned... “ Look... the human beingstrying to look as I do.” Satan laughed loudly saying... “ As much as human beingslook like you...I am like bloodin their veins,twisting their emotions,temping them to surrender to me.”_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.300/Page.377Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Dead Body Will Follow The blood of your brothernow stains your hands red!Conscious sleeping...?deadly human being...! When you took the knifedid it come to your heartthe one you wish to kill? Did you dream this someonePerhaps had a homeWife...children...? Didn't you feel a lifeflesh of someone's heartwith a small world of his own? As you raised your handwas your brain was silent...Didn't you realize? Now do you cryat your tragic mistakeor feel pride in killing? How will you ever be at peaceor remove from your memorysuch an act of cruelty? May your consciousbeat you with stonesas you run to escape. But I say to youremember this wellthere will be no hiding place. You are like the thieftrying to hide even in shadow


but shall one day be found out. I am certain of your doomwith each breath you'll be haunted.Followed by the body of the dead._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.193/Page.255Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Dream The dream... I saved myselfdriven by fearout runningthe brutal dogs. As I looked back...Things became strangethe dogs became humanStaring in angerSnarling... These dogs...who came to my dreamswore the faces of mankindReady to inflict pain._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.258/Page.331Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Earthquake Of Time I believethe Lines of fatevary from hand to handeach a different destinyBut Why is itThe poor seemsalways the great loserwith the earthquake of timeCould it be the lines of fate...?For the hands of poorhave seen hard workand the lines worntill only dashes remain.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.42/Page.72Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Face Of God Tell me....is this the face... Long agodistributedin many facescolorstastesand sweet effects. Oh great faceless Godappears in every partof this huge universe._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.322/Page.399Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Faces Of Voice See the faceslined by mourningand past cruelties.Oh you death...Your damage done Now forever crying...There was a timeThese were mouthsSweetly sangAnd recited poems. Once these ideal faceswith sweet voicesreaching out to menow are only alivein thought's depths I remember...The beautiful facesKabul radio in the airAnd sweet voices callingcome to the island of dreams._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.160/Page.215Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Flame Of Forbidden Fires Hair flowing downred cheeklike burning coals... Igniting eyesSparks flewgrey, green and blue.... This rain of fireburns memy body melting... Smoldering lustspreadingthrough the world. _____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.139/Page.187Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Holly City's Fraud Life There...fraud is art...Its relationshipslust and loveWhere their valuessurvive by selfishness The naughty girls of Romewithout moneynor possessionsknows nothingbut drinkingand hot hugging_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.171/Page.229Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Human Of 21st Century From...wearing leavesliving in cavesof the mountainsor in the jungle. The desire for morewere not as we havethe beauty of the lifemay be viewed different Think...If equally educatedno competitionnor need for advancementto have a conscience Oh but have...True humanityAn end to blood shedby the human handsTo have peace in the 21st century._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.180/Page.239Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Incident.. (The Assassination Of Dr. Najeeb) Never forget...Heart breaking...! You neighborslike animalssatisfiedYour Blood lustby hangingthat white hair old manA shame to allthose three daysThis keeper of the peaceIn the main street hung._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.182/Page.241Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Iron Age Swords of Yesterdaymetal on metalhand to hand Wheels of time turnalways in motioncan't be stop... Once only an ideanow realityAtomic Bomb Humanity losesDeadly is deadlythen and now... Fear filled are humansrobotic be madeby the bomb._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.54/Page.88Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Last Prayer I prayMay Godsacrificeone by one...All those peoplefollowing Satan. Those PeopleDisguisedAs bringing peaceProsperity...Brightness...Distributing their smilesthrough the painand suffering of others._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.248/Page.321Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Light Of Day Why are you afraidin the light of day...?Oh companion of darkness..!Fear you the bright sunas if on were fire....?Worry not...No fire will rain downupon your village._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.327/Page.404Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Lost Ways Man of dignityturban for his crown,also has seenthe faces of my past. The picture of today...Tearing at his clothesDirt his crownsorrow the way of life. Once my guidenow but a dreamI am lost...in search of my past._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.250/Page.323Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Mirror Face of my desirealways eluding me Haunting my dreamsAppearing in my thoughts I always see youThis face similar to mine I feel so alone...always so alone... So here I stand againgazing into the mirror. Seeking some comfortin the image I can see._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.127/Page.172Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Nature Of Humans If a way can be madelike rainbowsexpanding from earth to skyto moon past the sea of stars... Then why can't peoplebound by their rigiditysome how be dispersed...and not stay as they are Borders have been drawnby wealth, race, and religionthese walls of restrictionsThrough out all the nations Like animals on the huntalways they induce fearwith brutal acts of behaviortowards humans unlike them_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.144/Page.193Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Night Memories I've been thinkingthere is no otherThroughout this worldthat burns with desireas I do. Then I noticeThey are comingSister's of fireNow burn round meeach a flame Now I'm aliveThese flames of beautywith burning coalsof sweet desire's firesearing me. and now I am ashesfloating in the windsweet memoriesJane...Christy...Tinamy past flames._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.3178/Page.237Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Only Way Of Detachment (Poem For Honey SweetDr. Ouasa) (Poem For Honey Sweet Dr. Ouasa) I swearI try to be pragmaticand also wish to rip apartall those buckets ofdifferent meanings ofcolorful flowerssymbolizingher warm feelingsand haunting loveto whichshe had been offering mein my stunning pastwith the happy smiles of her faith Yes, the onethe beautiful onewho being not onlythe Face of My Soul,butthe breathing way of my life toojust like …the beats of my heartor …the dream of awaking eyes, Butabove all of my struggleI never ….Swear, I never canconfiscate herfrom my headas she is to be foundmy second half truly


That’s whythere is only way, leftfor detachment of herselffrom meif she can’tput her legon my throatand let my soulfly to the skyalong with her name…_____________________________________________________________________- Poem by: Afzal Shauq on the birth day of Dr. OUASA “ Dr. Ouahiba SakaniAfzal ” (The main character of his Novel based on his love story) being the wayto breathing the life and true inspiration of his poetry being the mother of hisface of soul daughter (Hadeel Breshna Afzal Khan) - If more to know about Dr. Ouahiba Sakani Afzal (the lovely spouse and secondhalf of Afzal Shauq) … go through the Novel “ Paroni Makhuna” / “ Poems ofTWIST OF FATES ” / “ Pe Latun Sta De Sarey ” and much more literary work ofAFZAL SHAUQ if search his name in / - For more to know … afzalshauq@ /afzalshauq@- afzalshauq@ © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Other Man Her eyes like needleswhich pierceWith Critical smileshe is silent. A man unlike to meflashes in her eyesWhen I look at her _____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.257/Page.330Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Power Of God It is my beliefNo personhas real power. For people of God...Strong in their faithWould neverbow before anyonebut God._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.310/Page.387Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Promise Of Pharaoh Is it possiblehumanity's requirementscould be fulfilledand yet the peoplebe sent to hellby God's hand Impatientwere these PharaohsThey could not waitfor Heaven made by Godbut in man's vanitydecided to make their own They constructedFalse paradisesSelf made monumentsWhere women were their angelsthat comforted themand riches quenched their thirst_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.164/Page.220Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Re-Birth Of Shirin “ Don’t you know Afzal Shauq?I’m the re-birth of Shirin” Whenever I heard these words,I started sweatingAnd amazingly looked at her, She was smiling with nodding headwith quite confidenceand was ascertaining thatwhat she said is rightutterly right… “Yes, cutie eyes princess, maybe you are rightbut let me know thenwhat about my dream girl? As I moved up the question,she looked at me staggeringlyThought a littleand abruptly stood upbut with a critical smile of proudand started stepping towards me, Her unexpected movemade me trembling with fearand was thinking thatshe may put me in prisonor even kill me But luckily,as she reached to meshe instead of slapping me,closed her eyes emotionallyand opened her arms widely then unexpectedly,she started asking for a hugrepeatedly as….


“ Come ahead.. touch my souland please make me completeHey beloved Farhad,my missing second half ” (This poem is dedicated the one and only Shirin, who is my dream girl …. AfzalShauq) Afzal Shauq


The Rose This roseThe memoriesSweetness...Lovely the effectsbringing me joy. The red rose growing in my heart.This beauty.Many its thorns.able to prick and scar.Yet still I cultivatein farm of my heart._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.256/Page.329Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Struggle Eternal struggle... Me and my heartalways in battle The issue the same.I would burninto the ashesfor the sake of my love. My heart...With a will of its ownMakes its wayto the heart of every beautiful girlI happen to meet.._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.293/Page.367Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Sword Of Khushal Khan (A...)Honored past...The great Khushal khanwith dignity carried his sword... Today,crops of greenruns red with bloodthe stench of deadtaints the air... This nation..in the name of sacred warcuts off headscanals once waterflows with blood This nationnow fed by cropsnourished with bloodof slain people...where is the dignity?(B..)Honored past...the great Khushal khanwith dignity carried his sword... Today,Bullets flychest explodemen keep dyingfor dignity sake... Honor is strippedfighters now gonein its wakebeggars...


Mothers…Sisters...Wives …andDaughters…tattered clotheddoomed to roamfor bread's morselsin the name of dignity (C..)Honored past...The great Khushal khanwith dignity carried his sword... Today,This nationby other's willthe men are ledin this blood lust Proud of their acts...Yet small childrenlike animalsdig the waste dumpsseeking food Children of pridedesiring warmthburn paper scrapsin the cold nightsAnd this is dignity..._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.149/Page.200Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:


The Thirst Of Desires My hope like horsesreturn thirsty at sunset. Weary of this searchfor my true beloved. So I quench their thirstwith my eyes salty tears. With these tears of saltgreater the thirst I make Desires I believedwith one love this void would fill But I was the onewho must the fountain be.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.71/Page.108Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Time Of Bonding There was a timeI escaped from girls.Now the beautiful girlsDon’t look at me.They consider mea man of maturity.So smiles for loveand hearts bondingseems an impossible task._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.113/Page.388Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The True Face Of Life When I am near the stageof my desiredcompletion...I am worried... Still all these faces...Motionless picturesin this album...My memories. Hundreds of faces...Different in raceShades of haircolor of eyes In my confusion...Faces now roadsLeading onto perfection. Miles of stone roads...Ahead a faceBeautiful...my beloved face... All of these faceshelping me onTo reach youMy perfection... I am still searchingwalking onward...Directionalways the same. Leading to one place...Your lovely face...Face of peace...Face of my life.


_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.155/Page.209Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Value Of Life Here When gone...I pride myselfthinking...I would beheld dear by my people Whenever...The broken gravessadly...I gaze atI feel of little worth My value...merely penniesbecause...those now deadvalueless to my nation..that known to be a marshal_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.168/Page.226Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


The Voice Small voice listen... My eyes wearyfrom dreams tormentplague my sleep no longertill the break of dawn. Small voice speaks... Demands of lifefree you from dream's snareteach you humanityKeep you on the path of truth._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.17/Page.46Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


There Is No Tree I am keento take restunder a tree...Oh the cruelty,this desert lifethere is no treeappearing._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.230/Page.299Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Thief Feelings So many timesI caught your eyesstealing glances... I witness the green tattooon your chinbut oh my friend...! I remained silent like thiefthough I had this longingto reveal these feelings of your love._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.204/Page.270Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shau Afzal Shauq


Thirst Stepping out in faiththrough the rough desertof your hard heartseeking love's drink What was in my dreamsnow with waking eyesbecomes nothingfinding only thirst._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.113/Page.157Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


This Play Of Hiding There are eyesI am seeking...There are eyessearching me out...Neither eyes meet... Hearts desire....demandingsearchingalways unanswered... This play of hidingnever ending..._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.53/Page.87Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Thoughts Of Afzal Shauq: Kayla Robyn Why do my lips always buzzwhen Afzal Shauq I think of?I'm sure he adores many ladiesso I may suppress such feelings,and with him simply befriendly.Maybe.@}; -K © Kay ROBY Afzal Shauq


Thoughts Tie Oh dreamwith open eyesmay I see...beloved of my heart..My ideal...hidden from viewmy heart's joymy soul's sweet peace...Friend...Lover...Since my life beganonly a shadowhidden by the night...LostLongingLife’s brightness tiedtill the day I findThe face of my dreams.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.50/Page.83Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Tigers Lost I seem awake...the streetsof the villageare filledwith dogs barking. Why the dogs …?Where have the tigers gone? I was amazedseeing dogs blood dripping...mouths wounded. Againwith hopes of seeinga better future.. But the...I dream dream...again dogs barkinghidden now in skinslike camels. Perhaps...The skins a disguiseto escape their enemiesAnd leave undetected Later...members of my nationwere burdened with sorrowsworries and deprivation. All the poor...Belted by the neck…Like meek sheep,Being led to slaughter_____


Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.184/Page.243Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


To A Flower Oh Humanity...majestic flower... With great honora thorn on your stemam I Counting your petalswith lessons of lifeI learn To value lifefor death I've seen. To value the pastas present flees To value lightfor darkness looms To value fairnessinjustice seen To value Godas graves are filled So Humanity...majestic flower... With many thornsdevout we bewell guardedYour beauty..._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.52/Page.85Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1


To Afzal Shauq - It's His Birthday: Laura Maguire I've never been given this task before.I find it difficult sometimes to express such sentiments(You have asked me to though) ,Maybe it's that I find it hard to hold onto hope some days.It can slip away,even on joyous occasions.Today is your day though -The Day You Were Born,years ago.Since then you grew tall, you learned more -Like how to pick yourself up,all by yourself, every time you fell down.On this day you tend to be thankful,for every person who has touched your lifehowever briefly,however lovingly.You rememberhow interruptions happen to youwhile you walk beneath the shadowsof the sun -You rememberhow each person you meetalong the wayshapes you.Today is your day -and you should remember thosewho love you and who you love in return.For today of all days,stranger I have yet to meet,I wanted you to knowthat you should always remain hopeful -As I do


on the day I was born,every year.Thanking life for giving me hope. I thank you for being hopeful Afzal. After all of this, I have to wish you now -A Very Happy Birthday.© Laura Maguireposted: 2009-02-19 15: 11: 32 views since [2009-02-19 15: 11: 32]: 8___________________________________________________Laura Maguire****Hi Afzal. Posted your birthday poem - alas, it's a day late! I've been really busy;which is a shame because I wrote it for you the other day as well, but the dateslipped my mind. Anyways, it's here Hope you had a lovely day Afzal. Email me and let me know what you're up to;I'm pretty busy with university work just now. Laura: -) x 2009-02-19 15: 19: 13 Afzal Shauq


To Christopher Columbus For you the world not flatYou stepped outto prove it around I too try to see past lorethe differenceyou traveled freelylike an eagle But oh my master... This traveler trappedHundreds of bordersBlocking my way This is forbidden,these the restrictionskeeps me from following Like travelers of yesterdayIt would be my wishTo go to the world's corners The white flag of peaceThe banner I'd carryremoving all the borders. And have human kindcould join togetherlike centuries before._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.207/Page.274Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq


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To Discover Myself I forget myselfwhen she stares at meas she is with amazementand wants me to findmyselfin her eyesI know where I standwhen she is with questionsI knowwhere I can be?and where I am?as I livejust in her eyes! ***Poem in Pashto and English by: Afzal ShauqEdited by: Sahar Afshan Sahar Afzal Shauq


To Michael Angelo In the deep concernand love of artThis sculpturegiven to lifeby stone and marbleYou...maker of angelsa muse of Satan. And here....in stone you standso aliveprepared to breathattractivelooked uponby the ladieswho salute you_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.170/Page.228Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


To My Friend Without youI am incomplete...Because of youfame now Is ours...Your beauty like springrenews with colorthe heart and soulI vie with otherswho desire you...Full of life's thick bloodSo often pricked by youMy blood has thinned to red ink.I know your sting's painUn healing wounds I carry.Yet like thorns on the roseI desire to protect you.I am scorched by your fire...Smoldering like the Kaknusin the hot summer afternoonwhich burns itself when singing.I pursue lifebecause of you...I feel myself rushinglike the passengergoing towards his destination.My life is a gravewhen you are gone...I within myself to hidemy body a lifeless shelland people come prepared to bury me.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.45/Page.75Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq


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To Natasha..... You did not inspireface of flower's beauty...Well hidden thorns.tore my hearts flesh Feeling your cuts...I keep to myselfmy heart to protect.But always you follow...like a Shadow._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.176/Page.235Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


To speare (In Front Of His Statue In Stratford) In my sinI will liveFor none can denyyour greatness. But my work...deserving of suchappreciationI believe. Yet my namecan not be foundanywhere amongthe list of the greats This country...Statues are erectedhonoring great worksBeloved National Monuments My mouthgrows dumb of songsFor the soul of Khushalmay deservingly stone my ego..._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.159/Page.214Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


To You Afzal Shauq / Nenita Premchand In the sunlight of your smileIn the summer of our lifeIn the magic of loveStorms above scattered awayLovers dreaming in the nightReaching for paradiseBut as the dark shadows fadeLove slips away..... On an empty stretch of beachIn the pattern of the wavesDrawing pictures with my handIn the sand, I see your faceSkipping pebbles on the seaWishing for paradiseSand castles crumble belowThe restless tides ebb and flow Listening to a shellHoping for your voiceBeautiful < prince/ princess/ mirror > of my soul Though we'll always be apartLocked forever in a dreamIf I ever love againEven then, nothing will changeAnd the taste of you remainsClinging to paradise But the distance from you growsAll that my heart ever knowsHunger for kiss your heartLonging for touch your brainBeautiful benita of my soulFilling all my nights


Haunting all my daysBeautiful < prince/ princess / mirror > of my soul>__________________Poem by: Benita PremchandUnder the title: To You Afzal ShauqGot Via email on: Tue,13 Jan 2009 01: 36: 48 +0800 Afzal Shauq


To You.......! ! Honey..! !when everyou wish to detach from me, Just go ontrample my neckunder your feetand pull my namealong with the soul,you are attached with___________________Titla of Poem in Pashto: Sta Pa NamehPoem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Nazish ZafarBook: 'BRIDGING THE GAPS' /Page.157PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


To You.............! ! (dedicated to the one who owns me) Honey..! !when everyou wish to detach from me, Just go ontrample my neckunder your feetand pull my namealong with the soul,you are attached with___________________ - Afzal Shauq’s Pashto Poem ‘Sta Pa Nameh’ - Translated By: Nazish Zafar -Published in book'Bridging The gaps'p/157© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Today's Human Beings...? ' As much asdesire evil for othersrequire good for yourself' These virtues now practicedby human beingsthe Iblis became Satanin place of the angel_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.177/Page.236Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Torture Never YesNever No...Always avoiding my question She sits in silenceAs I make my pleascruel silence... But sweet her actionskindness her wayThis beloved... She sets me on firewith one of her smiles.I begin pleading again._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.287/Page.361Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Tragedy At last tiring...time consuming the strugglethe search for the true facethe ideal of my dreamsthe face of perfectionMy faceagingwith time.Is now revealeda face thatnever will suitme at all._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.329/Page.406Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Tragedy Of 21st Century Now...The beauty of life fade into dreams... Those...who for love's sakeSang sweet songsat our doors... Are nowgone....And silencefills the air._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.289/Page.363Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Tragic Love The one,who owns me as belovedand proudly mentions that ' I'mattached to her souland she breathes me' ' I'mstaying in her heartand she feels me' ' I'ma prince of her thoughtsand she dreams me' but above all of her claims As well asI step ahead towards herand try to hug,she used to say... ' Sorry Afzal shauq..! !I can't do thatbecause I have already therea loving boy friend' © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Traps All wish for change...to escape this lifeor run toward somethingperhaps freedom... No hiding placewill they findturning every corneralways trapped... Bound by lawBorn to customLike great wallsblocking their escape. Society's restrictionsmakes small hurdleslike high mountainsor wide rivers Every step a trapImpossible to leap.Attempts to go onin the hunt for freedom.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.73/Page.110Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Truth May Anger I believewithout doubtyour vow of love. But oh my beloved..! My trust wanesin words spokelies they became. Hundreds beforevowed as youyet none are here_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.123/Page.168Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Unannounced Love I knowyou are in love with me You knowI'm in love with you But who's going to presentthe red rose first..? Non of us can do soowing to friendly respect.© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Unforgettable Winter Of Austria Playing like a childHidden in the cloudsWhite silky snowThe Sun lacking warmthCold winds blowingmaking life difficult,Yet...These hot girls of Europechange winter into summerSetting men's hearts aflameNow I too am burningCaught up in their fire._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.242/Page.315Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Universal Family Poem By: Afzal ShauqEdited By: Jessica R____ Tell me, am I alone?If having American Alley Boling besidelike my true Museteaching me, guiding mecaring me, loving meand making me a global manby spreading my poetry around the worldunder the name of “Twist of Fates”while doing my novel into English too_____ Tell me, am I alone?If having Liuli from Bexi China besidewho has mademy voice spread around the Chinese worldby the translation of my poetryunder the name“Ming Yun De Zhuan Zhe”_____ Tell me, am I alone?If having Andreea Sarcani of Romania besidewho is visualizing my ideasby making the title covers of my booksin her gorgeous artlike the title covers of“Bridging The Gaps”and “Ming Yun De Zhuan Zhe”_____ Tell me, am I alone?If having Nazish Zafar from Islamabad besidebeing a Urdu-based poetess friendwho compiled the critiques of world classwriters/poets and readers


in the book “ Bridging The Gaps”and she once added this poem to me…“wither you flee?the wandering soul!captive of the unseen!you wish to unlockthe heart within youand those of all you can reachthe cells of scary nightand let all stars fly awayin search of the unknownYou! !who has trampledthe strangest of lands and seasunder your feetlook for your own faceunable to findtear deprivedshed dreamsin speechless agony”_____ Tell me, am I alone?If having Haseena Gul from Kaka Saib besideas a Pashto poetess friendwho has critiqued my all booksunder the name“Afzal… Afzal Sahuq”_____ Tell me, am I alone?If having Benita Premchand from Malaysia besidebeing my literary friendwho has spread my poetry in Malay readersand Malay institutions of her countryand writes on my birthday to me in poem…“But the distance from you growsAll that my heart ever knowsHunger for your kissLonging for your touchBeautiful be Nita of my soulFilling all my nights


Haunting all my days”_____ Tell me, am I alone?If having Melissa Lundeen from USA besideeternal sweet friend poetesswho wrote many poems and essayson my poetry and prevailing my ideasonward to her friends aroundand adds in poem to me frequently as…“I uncap my pen to you Afzalthe only way I know howwith this impromptu poemyou are a sunburst off the largest starman has knownand with but your wordsyou can not imaginethe subsequent heat that resonatesin the very soul…”_____ Tell me, am I alone?If having Ruth Lovejoy again from USA besidewho being my sincere family friendsending me the birthday wish firstlyand kind to me enoughadding the following words in poem…“I hope peace comes to your side of the world very soonthat all will live in unity and harmonyThat this birthday this year brings all you would have of itAnd of course, many many more,in the years to follow...”_____ Tell me, am I alone?If having Jessica Rfrom USA besidewho likes my poetry,who keeps in touch like my tiny sweet teacherand supports my love based peaceto let the world know about humanity.As she talks sweet,


writes realityand she is believes thatfaith on reality is the only solutionto make the world in peace…And she says about me,“Oh that the whole worldwould wonder at your words as I.If only, all humanitycould see what we seeand change the course of historyso we could show future generationsthe peace that comes from the soul.”_____ Tell me, am I alone?If having Maryam Mohammadeounfrom Iran besidewho likes my poetryand sends sweet poems to make me energizedwith such type of sweet poems…“Maybe my love become a shipI get on it and pass seas safe and soundI don’t know the way you are navigatoryour gray hair is sign of yearsthat you love everything...”_____ Tell me, am I alone?If having Zenny Disuja from India besidewho appreciates and pushes metowards success with sweet poemsand submit with love as…“would the glory, peace and humanityever replace....the brutality in human world?Yes angels are always thereto guide thedetract human kind, he added..”_____ Tell me, am I alone?Having Shana Wirtz from Snohomish, WA beside


who being my favorite poetessand her thoughtsenergize me for writing poemsAbove all she asksthe reader worldwide in her poem…“May we all celebrateThat, our dear Afzal,Has made it with usThrough another year”_____ Tell me, am I alone?If having Stephanie Philbeck from US besidethe sweet under eighteenth girlwho’s the heart knocking poetesskeeps in touch to me alwaysand adds to me in her sweet poemswishes for my birthday…“Candid”Inevitable, Lethargy,Morose, Novice, Obscure,Ostentatious, PrecociousPrevaricate”_____ Tell me, am I alone?If having Katherine Reid of Canada besidewho being a great poetessand sincere sweet friendmentions the following loving wishesin her poem on my birthday…”on his birth a creation was born.an inspiration that stems from his soul.destined to write,sweet words of the creative. on his birth, a creation born”_____ Tell me, am I alone?If having Nick Anderson from Houston besidebeing a good and fair friend poet


with much loveadds to me on my birthday“Your dream will come true.If not in your lifetime,Then in a lifetime soon.Your wish will come true,Peace and love throughout the world”_____ Tell me, am I alone?If having Laura Maguire from Scotland besidewho’s the sweet friend poetesswith her rich and sweet poemswrites in her way for me as…“For today of all days,stranger I have yet to meet,I wanted you to knowthat you should always remain hopeful -As I doon the day I was born,every year.Thanking life for giving me hope. I thank you for being hopeful Afzal”_____ Tell me, am I alone?If having dear friend Nelson Iwejua from Amsterdam besidewho always wishes to praise meas his master being elderand adds in his sweet poem to me…“You are the source of everlasting life,You hold the key to my life. As i woke up to behold the glory of the morning sun,Teach me to know the wonders of all your works”_____ Tell me, am I alone?If having Vilma Zaballero from Philippines besidebeing my dearest poetry fellowwho respects me a lotand adds with friendly love


these verses in poem for me as…“I met a friend,and I'm proud to say,that amongst so manyhe stands out to be,a special person,so full of compassion. And on this day,this very special day”_____ Tell me, am I alone?If having sweet Ilyse Drost from USA besidewho being a good poetess and artistalways show her love in fair wayand send sweet words to me…in her great poems as…“I am...the missing pieceof your heartoh my beloved....!Wheneverthere are questions answeredyoutake over the controls.Beauty's threatmakes me the slaveas I feel know”_____ Tell me, am I alone?If having Breama Shaylee besidea beautiful and good poetess friendwho has wishedthe following loving verses of poemsto me on my birthday as…“As you say and many have been touched by'A Friendly Smile is the best Weapon of WarLet's defeat each other with it and Occupy the hearts to control the feelingsof favoring our wishes [for peace'


_____Tell me, am I alone?If having Felicity Bostdrof of Texas besidebeing a good novelist and poetess friendfrom the core of heartsupport my peace dreaming ideasand gives me couragein her tributes as..'let's bridge up the gapsbetween heartsand be happybeing cousins of Adam's familyas my friend Afzal Shauq says' Tell me, am I alone?If having east in heartWest in brainSouth in eyesNorth in vein_____ You think! !If I’m proud to be a humanwish to be a humanlook to be a humansurvive to be a humansleep to be a humandream to be a human_____ Above allif I’m still wrong to be an human?then tell me friends!how should I be?if yes, I’m right to be an humanthen let me enjoymy universal familyand to share pain and joyswith the children ofEve and Adam


Unknown Beloved How long the waitfor the belovedyet unknown to me Long has she stayedat home in my heartlike God himself.________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.79 /Page.117Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Unspoken Truth Our fatherfor your sakeWe should be calledillegitimate, We your peopleMembers of this nationhave been burntby deceptive smilesof False angels Our culturedignityand virtuein ashes._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.225/Page.294Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Verses Of Poems I feel spiritual unrestyou are the queenwho holds state over my heart Each night brings dreamsthe delegation of sweet feelingsLike the presentation of red lei When morning comes,The dreams inspire my writing in these verses of poems_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.199/Page.265Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Voice Of The Face The facemy hearts desireI have yet to see with mine eyesin this world Yes the face,long has beenmy heart 's rhythmand has foreverruled over me... This heart of minebeating madnesscaught in a gameis love unrealized...or the fool Whichever...This strange girlinflicts woundswhen she speakswho are you...? Introduced by artThe fever of my loveburns within meIs this the one....?I wonder.. I don't know hershe stays removedveiled in shynessshe still remainsjust a voice..._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.153/Page.206


Walking Dead Conscience betrayedliving bodysleepingas deadPeople of nowwalkingfuneral of the dead...Those to be mournedcarried away.To eternal rest...The body merely dustTo be blownin all directions.*****Reference________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.5/Page.32Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


War WheneverI chop the head and kill... Another arisesI kill againanother grows, War's endless cyclecausing sorrowand enduring pain None can hidenor rout it outon going till time ends_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.118/Page.162Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


War For The Sake Of God (In Context With AfghanCivil War) Willing to quenchyour thirst... Jehad..The holly war... Think you wellbefore taking the sword And call for Jehad Oh brother...!Fulfill my last desire...After killing metake my bloody bodyto my grave. May my promised wifeYour sisterremain unwedlet no hennatouch her hand. And...Beware these well wisheswho offered upthis idea of killingFor our common good. For Pashto religionwill never accept themAs a soldier of Goda true martyr._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.120/Page.164


Way To Sense Think you know meMaybe.... But I my friendknow you well. You...Direct me with sense.Opened my sleeping eyes.Motivate me forward.See reality from dreams. Yes you...Make sense withsmiles...laughter...even tears._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.106/Page.149Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Weak Person You...the God before meAnd the God...after I am goneBut Oh my God...!who elsewill accept you then._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.321/Page.397Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Weakness So great my effortI am drivenbarriers breakI must always be first So many friends lostas I covet...pain inflictedthe blame is mine, alone So strong my vanityno lover's linewill there bedesire me above all_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.163/Page.219Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


What Happened To You? That was you...Hey Pashtoon!keeping the people goingmoving life forwardthey followed your steps, But look at you todayYou can not movestrong legs now uselessYou seek aid Unlike the blind...You have eyeswhich are healthybut you will not see In time to comeThe eventuality isYou will go unrecognizedand lose all your dignity_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.138/Page.186Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


What To Name...? Oh Almighty Allah! !Youthe creatorand a face of my soul toohow on earthI could imagineyour presence at a placeother than a mosqueand to my surprise be foundsome wherein the heart of south east Asia’stemples of Hinduswhere an enchantingbut un shouldered faceresembling youthat I had been searching forsince my soul came into beingand since my first infant crywould itself be foundpreachingthe Stone made gods…___________________ - Afzal Shauq’s ‘Charta Kafir Khu Neh shwam? ’ - Translated By: Nazish Zafar - Published in Book 'Bridging The Gaps'p/154© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


What To Name..? (A True Afghan Story) My headdirt coveredlamenting fathergrief prostrate New gravemy son slaininnocent sweet soulwasted life... A whisper on the wind... 'oh Papa.. cry not! I am no longer the poor farmer.' 'I am now a prince at home with God and one day you shall see.' Old Afghan,quite nearspeaking softlyeulogizing 'This sad daynow comes,my son...prince of mennow has goneat home with God' Old Afghan continued..voice now quakingsad his lament. My mind's eye saw not my son


I saw...Satan, but as a child playing at our home Gul Kako my son called with great love. No longer prince of men this childhood friend could not I see only this Satan killer of my son_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.161/Page.216Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


What Will Be The Result...? I took your hand in minerevealing my body's heataware of my hearts feelingsgently shaking your hand I didn't understandyour gestures of shynesshidden by nibbling your lipsthat your heart was made of stone._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.151/Page.204Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


When To End The Journey...? We seek waysto each otherthe journeygrows longerthe distancenever shortens. While its trueboth of uskeep a lovein our heartsfrom long ago_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.219/Page.288Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Whenever You Hug Me..... Destructive memories... Endless are theseattempts to stopthis fire of lust... I doomed to lustthe fire burnsheart's extreme Meeting againyour soft hugstokes the fire Thoughts of your namethe fires fuelconsumes me._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.121/Page.166Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Whirl Wind How it happened..?I do not know,When I looked upon myselfI saw...the tree of youth You came in my lifelike a whirl windchanging everythingand now..it is all so different The tree of Youthhas thrown down its leavesthe ground is coveredand I...left in confusion For since you cameand in your wakethe damage doneGod knows...what you truly were My first thoughtyou were just a girlthen perhaps a fairycould be...just the fast winds of time._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.136/Page.183Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq


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Whistle In my thoughtsI try to comparethe poor rough peopleof Pashtoon soilwith the people ofred and white skin.Then instead of speaking...after a cold sigha whistle escapesto my surprise._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.280/Page.354Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


White Flag..(A Sign Of Peace) Fading myselfinto different colorsfond of beautiful facesseeking fulfillment While gatheringall of these colors...These beauties of lifeto find my inner peace. Now Wishing...For a white of flagFor peace and prosperityto wave against the darkness._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.191/Page.252Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


White Houses Houses white as snowbuilt on labor's sweat,and orphan's tears.Their blood sucked dryby greedy capitalist. As history has written,the hot sun will appearcoming near the earth,then these houseswhite as snowwill melt away._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.23/Page.53Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Who Could Sing Happy Songs? Who could sing happy songs… Children at playfuture their hopesmerely momentsall illusions Who could sing happy songs… Cooks can createwonderful dishesnever to tastebitter poison Who could sing happy songs… Bride of time pastbeautiful springkeeps on cryinglonely widow Who could sing happy songs… The seasons changingalways movingpeace prosperitya question mark________________________________Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.61/Page.96Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Who Found Whom...? Stranger...Beloved... Opening my heartShe revealed her words,each page I readthe want of loveand that love was meor so it seemed... So now I wonderwas it Iwho found youor you who sought me._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.134/Page.181Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Why All This Brutality? ? Why all these bloody fightsbetween human beingsfor the sake of self satisfactionlike brutal animals? While we know betterthat life isnot going to be returnedin the way we got it,unlessthe day of resurrection comes?____________Poem in Pashto and English By: Afzal ShauqEdited By: Jessica R© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Wide Open Eyes People of sorrowliken to a skeletonthey hunger and thirst. People stripped Barelike branches of a treegone leafless in autumn. Hearts of the richBasking in their luxuryremain eternally blind. They refuse to seethe devastation and painthe plight of the poor_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.7/Page.35Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog: © Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Wish For Peace, Conquer The War: Aden Recreated (Dedicated to Afzal Shauq) That's one of the things he wants-PeaceLoveHumanity Conquer the war-that's all we wantThis slaying, this unnecessary fightingCan't we make it stop? Yes. Together we will make the world go in the correct directionAnd hope for all things beautiful and sound. Wish for peace-that's all I wantThat's one of the things he wants-PeaceLoveHumanity Conquer the war-that's all we wantThis slaying, this unnecessary fightingCan't we make it stop? Yes. Together we will make the world go in the correct directionAnd hope for all things beautiful and sound.______________Aden Recreatedsurrender_and_smite@ Afzal Shauq


Words From The Eiffel Tower Once in my heartan idea cameI would jumpfrom The Eiffel TowerFreezing in mid airAnd shout to God... Add more time to those livesWho seek world peacestruggling for prosperityrisking their life... But my idea changedhearing the requestof this Eiffel... ' Don’t do this actoh young man...!I shall never restfrom the blameof those peoplewho took their lifefrom my heights.'_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.239/Page.311Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Words Of The Mirror..Not Mine The day of Herdersnow has pasttheir way of lifenow driven by others Even their childrenknow the candleshave gone outand see by a new light... The other side of the mirrorstill holds to pridein the ancestor's swordnow blunt by time... Reflecting on one thoughtwe will be the winnerbut we became the loserand now live like slaves_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.140/Page.188Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Worries I made my way to her heartfixed on her eyesI stepped beside hertrying to get closer. I saw her true faceTerror struck meI began to sweatMy body quaking.broke into piecesI could not runmy legs stiffenednot knowing what to do?Fear held me motionlessThe Yupa before meeyes like burning coalsShot flames from her noselike a dragon_____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.228/Page.297Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Yet To Be Found.... Possibilities of coloryet to be found...Taste undiscoveredyet to be relished...Heart's of lovestill awaits...Tongues sweet wordsYet to be spoken..._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.237/Page.308Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


You Believe It Or Not.....? Like the catare you....Appearing weakyet proudalways keeping hiddenfrom light But just waitone day...the cat withinescapes...like a hungry tiger,hunting..._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.116/Page.160Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


Your Godliness Not Yet Revealed Whenever...my heart wishes to flymy hands like wingsbegin to fly... Like blowing airmoving them fasterhigher in the skyfly..fly...fly the last of my will spentmy wings become stiff darkness covers my eyesI am stalled... Everything before me fadesdeprived of feelingsI become static in spaceSo I pray... Almighty Godfar off this place you liveaway from human existencein the centuries of journeythe distance between unendingThough the closer I striveYour Godliness yet revealed._____Poem In Pashto By: Afzal ShauqTranslated in English By: Alley BolingBook: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.195/Page.258Web Link: option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1PDF files:Poet's weblog:© Afzal Shauq Afzal Shauq


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