NAYYAR SHABBIR AHMAD

Its a well known fact that some people in long-term relationships
require...a little breathing space...

Once our children had grown up and dispersed
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Any decision he makes is picture perfect. Whereas, those around him don’t know anything. So, on any given day he can be heard ranting and raving about - often - the most trivial of things.

After bellowing and blaring his views all over the place, he is guaranteed to tell his wife - usually the brunt of his angst - that she must do whatever she likes.
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Smoke billowing out
of the twin towers
against a clear, blue sky
I watch in bewilderment
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Don’t you find that
Modern communications
Whether it be something like
Texting on a mobile
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We don’t want arrogant invaders from afar marauding and
occupying our Countries under the guise of ridding our territories
of terrorists.
These Locusts - only think of plonking democracy and good gov-
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Every year we grit our teeth and invite the family to dinner
on Christmas Eve. Don’t look so worried. Before
you know it, the day will wizz by in front of your very eyes.
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I’m armed with an education
I’m bubbling with enthusiasm
My glass is full
The only problem is
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Oh, foolish-foolish `me!
I wore my heart on my sleeve
And made the mistake of telling this attractive, quiet mouse of a man
That I loved him dearly and, wanted to marry him
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Heading off to Calais
on a dreary day
to start a family holiday in Paris
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Don’t ask me to meet you
for old times sake

There's no such thing as
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I sincerely believe that
Whatever happens in life
Happens for a good reason
Though one is unlikely to
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I was shackled and in handcuffs
Crying inconsolably over faithless, fickle you

Now, nine months later you return
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Whenever Englands overpaid, over praised,
and overrated footballers are called upon
to play for Queen and Country, you can bet, they’ll let their fans down-
substantially
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I say this with the utmost irritation
You're constantly saying
If I were you - I'd have said this - done that - etc...

Wrong!
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You always seem to win
(In your eyes, at least)

But, you better watch it
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The old familiar compound consisted of eight flats. And,
as I entered it - who do you think I encountered - an old
familiar face. “Hullo, Abbas, ” I hailed merrily as I stepped
out of my limo. “Long time no see, ” returned he with a cer-
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You worry
She’s gone home to think
She’s asked for space
and, a chance to breathe
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18 month old Jaan looks on askance when our tenant on
returning from his office, hurries to his room without so much
as a backward glance.
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