Elections-2013 Poem by Shahzia Batool
Elections-2013
Tall claims and vain boasts-
a nation sits in paper-boats
of false vows and fake oaths
Shoutings, howlings of big names,
TV anchors all aflame,
Foul exchange of angry blames
little Pond and huge whales,
swallowing rights on large scales,
leaving us to groan and wail
Those we've never seen before,
beg for votes from door-to-door,
on their knees, nay, all fours
taking risks there is no room-
who is making fool of whom?
Let us see whose fate will bloom
This alone, our dire need:
Save us from all fraud and greed-
Bless us, God, with honest lead!
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Special thanks to Mr. Paul Fried - Lecturer at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, for his substantial guidance which refined this effort!
best regards,
shahzia...
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Paul Fried has sent you a message.
Date: 4/26/2013
Subject: RE: Elections in Pakistan poem!
I am most grateful that you invited me to read it- it is a wonderful poem and was a pleasure to read. If you find any of my suggestions useful, that is only a bonus to an already good experience of the poem.
I also like the fact that it's shaped a bit like a rhymed ghazal - but with three lines instead of couplets. Very nice.
Paul
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Carlostella Rosanna tutor at non specific
To: Shahzia Naqvi
Date: April 27,2013
Hi, Shahzia,
your poem is a sign of strong social engagement, which I appreciate.
What you write is (unfortunately) very true: every country needs institutions and politicians, but the first don't work as they should and the second are affected by power aims and corruption.
In Italy, we say: 'Tutto il mondo è paese', which means -approximately translated- 'All over the world we live in the same village'. This is also shown by your poem. (Sadly) great!
Regards,
Rosanna
Milan Area, Italy
nice message, , intervention of providence sought in right earnest, , amen..
stupendous..... Those who're never seen before, begging for votes from door-to-door, on their knees, nay, all their fours, lovely..... prof you written a marvelous piece :)
you have given vent to the existing political scenario all over the world. wonderful job, lady... we need more of this to sensitize peoples :)
Poetry after my own heart. Sincere prayer demonstrates the conviction that a good God rules in the affairs of men. Great work, Shahzia!
2 days ahead, plx pray for imran khan: ( the poem is awesome for realism.
Just look at this side: Everything is a lesson in this life, and someone has to learn from them. We can pray to God to clear up the situation, but if He would, there would not be a lesson for many. Anyway, that happens what we are looking for. What we keep our mind on, that is what we see coming. That is why I do not read papers, do not look at the news on the TV, because I know they are so far from me, that that is their life. This is not an easy task, but this is the reason, that I live in harmony, peace and true happiness.
an apt commentary especially on the political situation of your country and generally for all.. i love socio-political poems...kudos to you..
So strong, so true, enough to make grown men cry. Its true of EVERY country sadly. Excellent write.
Aha a remarkable parody of the demagogues hee hee. Im truly impresd pal! Esp d last stanza was so nice.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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A very ardent prayer, Shahzia! This is a cross piece of the world scenario! As the elections arrive, new faces appear in new guises, the 'avowed saviors of man and society'. Once throned on the seat of authority, they begin to show their real colors! ! Let us pray together, save us from all fraud and cheat! Greatly enjoyed this beautiful write! !