Tigers Lost Poem by Afzal Shauq

I seem awake...
the streets
of the village
are filled
with dogs barking.

Why the dogs …?
Where have the tigers gone?

I was amazed
seeing dogs
blood dripping...
mouths wounded.

Again
with hopes of seeing
a better future..

But the...
I dream dream...
again dogs barking
hidden now in skins
like camels.

Perhaps...
The skins a disguise
to escape their enemies
And leave undetected

Later...
members of my nation
were burdened with sorrows
worries and deprivation.

All the poor...
Belted by the neck…
Like meek sheep,
Being led to slaughter
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Poem In Pashto By: Afzal Shauq
Translated in English By: Alley Boling
Book: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.184/Page.243
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