Pashtani Bol (Keeping Words) Poem by Afzal Shauq

Being Pashtoon
I show no weakness
which lessen name and status
before my children.

On either side
these people stand
stoning me...

Onward I move
not stopping
until my final destination...

Death is always there
threatening me
but I move forward...

Doomed the journey
trying to reach you
oh my friend...
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Poem In Pashto By: Afzal Shauq
Translated in English By: Alley Boling
Book: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.102/Page.143
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