The Broken Wing Poem by Matloob Bokhari

THE BROKEN WING
Faraz, on a hill top in the wooden dell,
Saw Durkhanae, shepherding a herd of sheep.
Her green robe, a veil of red linen round her head,
Her curly hair, lily-white skin and rhythmic gait
Touched the very heart and soul of Faraz.
With inexpressible sweetness, she spoke to him.
In flowery mead, you turned my solitude into a song.
In glen, days passed like dreams; nights like weddings.
One night, stars were in full splendour round radiant moon.
Brighter than white goddess, she was lying on grass like a jewel.
The thick dark clouds had covered the sky.
The howling wind broke the spell of amorous love.
In sunshine of life, Faraz forgot days of dismal rain.
He turned over a new leaf, leaving Durkhanae in pain.
In the valley of gloom, she passed the days in grief.
Wearily lying in the masses of tangled weeds,
All the girls born under the unhappy star
Sang a song in the dismal rain.
"Those who deceive, God will throw them in nether hell."
Crawling on his hands and knees, Faraz chanted:
"Durkhanae, O Durkhanae, keeps yourself away,
Man on this planet is a monstrous beast indeed."

COMMENTS: THE BROKEN WING
Shareef Abdur-Rasheed: Assalaamu alaykum warahmintulahiwabarakatu beautiful piece bhai.
Katerina Rose de La'fontaine: WONDERFUL WRITE MY FRIEND XX
Zameer Fatima: Wonderful
Gul Muhammad Khan: Amazing
Sand Tucker: Very beautiful
Bindi Sharma: Beautiful read
Annie Hilwani: Excellent
Fatima Tauheeda: Respected sir Matloob Bokhari excellent work. Touched my heart.
Leo Riccio: You lend a beauty to the pain.
Kristy Raines: Matloob, as I said before, I just love this poem. I have so much reality in my head that it blocks my imagination.. But with your poems, they are filled with imagination. This is one of my favorites. Sad and beautiful all at the same time.
Kristy Raines: You are right about that. I do my best writing when I am depressed.
Connie HofackerHemmerichSenter: Some of us think literally with our hearts and some refuse to listen to the wisdom of the heart, causing pain and injury to those that do.
Brian Wrixon: WOW! Carry on and write more of this story. Part 2 could go in any one of several directions.
Ann Carruth Donoghue: WOW! !
Laura Grillo Laveglia: Laura Grillo Laveglia Matloob, was Durkhanae, raped by Faraz? Your poem is so well written. There is beauty and deep sadness in your words! ! ! Thank you for explaining! ! ! I guess he deflowered her thinking it was okay because this will be my husband! Is that what happened? Your poem is so enjoyed and well written my friend! ! !
Thank you! ! Such a story. Poor Faraz will have to live with himself. We all make mistakes and this is how we all learn lessons in life! ! Thank you for sharing your poem and the patience you have shown towards me! ! ! !
Renee Cryer: ahhhh that is beautiful and melancholy... <3 to have such a love for even a moment is better than never
Renee Cryer: most welcome and thank you for sharing it was beautiful for real
Farzana Altaf: Really felt your emotions coming through your words, you have a great taste when it comes to poetry.
Sandra Delussu: what a sadness...Matloob..but very touching written!
LaSoaphiaQuXazs: xYou are the real poet, have a great imagination. Love your poem.
Shareef Abdur-Rasheed: Assalaamu alaykum warahmintulahiwabarakatu
beautiful piece bhai.
Katerina Rose de La'fontaine: WONDERFUL WRITE MY FRIEND
Bindi Sharma: Beautiful read
Fatima Tauheeda: Respected sir Matloob Bokhari excellent work. Touched my heart.
Leo Riccio: You lend a beauty to the pain.
Kristy Raines: Matloob, as I said before, I just love this poem. I have so much reality in my head that it blocks my imagination.. But with your poems, they are filled with imagination. This is one of my favorites. Sad and beautiful all at the same time.
Kristy Raines: You are right about that. I do my best writing when I am depressed.
Connie HofackerHemmerichSenter: Writing and sharing pain, is cathartic....some people do have a way of using others and leaving them in pain. It is a deep injustice...thank you for sharing your beautiful poem, Matloob.
Connie HofackerHemmerichSenter: Some of us think literally with our hearts and some refuse to listen to the wisdom of the heart, causing pain and injury to those that do.
Brian Wrixon: WOW! Carry on and write more of this story. Part 2 could go in any one of several directions.
Laura Grillo Laveglia: Thank you! ! Such a story. Poor Faraz will have to live with himself. We all make mistakes and this is how we all learn lessons in life! ! Thank you for sharing your poem and the patience you have shown towards me! ! ! !
Laura Grillo Laveglia: Thank you for explaining! ! ! I guess he deflowered her thinking it was okay because this will be my husband! Is that what happened? Your poem is so enjoyed and well written my friend! ! !
Laura Grillo Laveglia: Thank you! ! Such a story. Poor Faraz will have to live with himself. We all make mistakes and this is how we all learn lessons in life! ! Thank you for sharing your poem and the patience you have shown towards me! ! ! !