Empty Swing Poem by Afzal Shauq

Now Widowed by time
rejected...
I remain childless.

Was it your intent..
my heart's love
to present me
with this locket
inscribed with
name and love
which till this day
hangs bout my neck
like an empty swing...
a gift of your hate.
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Poem In Pashto By: Afzal Shauq
Translated in English By: Alley Boling
Book: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.33/Page.63
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© Afzal Shauq