I try forgetting...
Wishing to remove
her reflection
mirrored in my eyes.
My heart's strength
breaks free the bindings
restricting me
and she comes closer
But my desire is great
I can not forget her
she is like a silk scarf
tangled in the thorns bush
impossible to remove.
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Poem In Pashto By: Afzal Shauq
Translated in English By: Alley Boling
Book: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.37/Page.67
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Poet's weblog: www.tolafghan.com/members/afzalshauq
© Afzal Shauq
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