Neither
I am a Hindu
nor you stone statue
can preach...
Though I have yet
demanded from you
the things which prove faith
like the praying virtue
of puja pat and ashnan...
Doubting in your love
I am considered
by many blinded
faithless sinner
like an atheist.
I rub my forehead
day and night
and submit to God
but people will doubt
my faith be true.
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Poem In Pashto By: Afzal Shauq
Translated in English By: Alley Boling
Book: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.200/Page.266
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© Afzal Shauq
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
yes Afzal if I am discouraged I feel sad but if I am faithfuless I feel guilty. Faith its unbelievable power.