The Ancient Man Of Modern Era Poem by Afzal Shauq

When people's behavior
turn brutal
against humanity

Everybody
For safety's sake
grow leery
or the heart,
grows barren...

This why people
Look upon strangers
with distrust
and perhaps as an enemy.
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Poem In Pashto By: Afzal Shauq
Translated in English By: Alley Boling
Book: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.299/Page.376
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