Immobilization Poem by Afzal Shauq

Are these just veins
pulsating with blood...
or feelings

Leaving
the heart's center
heading toward a world of pain?

Blind the eyes which see
Now comes the time for progress.

But heartless humanity
stands immobilized in this spot.
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Poem In Pashto By: Afzal Shauq
Translated in English By: Alley Boling
Book: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.19/Page.48
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© Afzal Shauq