NAYYAR SHABBIR AHMAD Poems

Its a well known fact that some people in long-term relationships
require...a little breathing space...

Once our children had grown up and dispersed
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Any decision he makes is picture perfect. Whereas, those around him don’t know anything. So, on any given day he can be heard ranting and raving about - often - the most trivial of things.

After bellowing and blaring his views all over the place, he is guaranteed to tell his wife - usually the brunt of his angst - that she must do whatever she likes.
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Smoke billowing out
of the twin towers
against a clear, blue sky
I watch in bewilderment
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Don’t you find that
Modern communications
Whether it be something like
Texting on a mobile
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We don’t want arrogant invaders from afar marauding and
occupying our Countries under the guise of ridding our territories
of terrorists.
These Locusts - only think of plonking democracy and good gov-
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Every year we grit our teeth and invite the family to dinner
on Christmas Eve. Don’t look so worried. Before
you know it, the day will wizz by in front of your very eyes.
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I’m armed with an education
I’m bubbling with enthusiasm
My glass is full
The only problem is
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Oh, foolish-foolish `me!
I wore my heart on my sleeve
And made the mistake of telling this attractive, quiet mouse of a man
That I loved him dearly and, wanted to marry him
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