Nightmare Poem by Afzal Shauq

I am haunted...
be it waking
or in sleep.

I sense a hand of fire
burning hot coals...
advancing towards me
this horrible hand...
and when it reaches me

I start to cry...
tears like rain
flowing from my eyes...
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Poem In Pashto By: Afzal Shauq
Translated in English By: Alley Boling
Book: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.34/Page.64
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© Afzal Shauq