The time
different
yet they chopped off necks
for their head adorned necklaces
Last night
Deal done
and by your good luck
businessmen have left your head
Night passed
day came
the sun has appeared
over the great mountain peaks
The State
Grave yards
Yet new bushes grow
bringing hope for a new life
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Poem In Pashto By: Afzal Shauq
Translated in English By: Alley Boling
Book: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.181/Page.240
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© Afzal Shauq
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