Mahfooz Ali Poems

Thank you for a childhood others only dream of,
Thank you for the hugs and kisses, the discipline and love.
Thank you for the breakfast, lunch, and dinners,
for all those many (fourteen) years,
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What if the world lived in peace?
And all the sheep had perfect fleece?
What if there were no wars?
Would this world be such a bore?
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Sunset sweeps across the sky,
Hues of gentle face.
Blues of brilliant tones,
Obscure the night's approach.
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I looked in the mirror
And what did I see
A grown man, is that me?
What happened to the past
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I know things are different now
We are living separate lives,
Even though our lives have changed
I still think of you as mine.
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At Mass, young Pappu and his parents,
Richly attired, and among elite,
Were seated in reserved pews near the altar,
While some of his father's workers stood at the rear.
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People are sick, starving, and poor,
afraid to come out in the day.
Afraid they will get struck down in their door,
afraid doctors won't find a way.
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My heart does cry with blood
My eyes do tear with pain
My feet tremble with fear
Everyday it's hate I gain
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I will never forget the day I bought my first new car,
And had a date with a girl that lived not too far,
We drove out into the suburbs and parked under a full moon,
And listened to the car radio play a brand new tune,
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Mother, dear, I wished you were here,
To hear me sing from in the wing,
Wherever you are,
Near or far,
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