Realization Of Old Age Poem by Afzal Shauq

Beautiful women
arouse in me feelings
Bringing a smile to my face...

Then the realization...

Feelings of being old
Fearing their disdain
If they should view
the creases in my face.
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Poem In Pashto By: Afzal Shauq
Translated in English By: Alley Boling
Book: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.279/Page.353
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