The Bride Of Peace Poem by Afzal Shauq

This was just a dream
a great ceremony...
an image of the bride
at the marriage of peace
I have within my mind....

The Nashanas sings in English
the music of Mozart..
Gogosh sings in Pashto
Hilton sings in Russian
with Kalsum....
Arab girls danced in Attan
Turks doing Wals
Japanese danced
the rhythm of Belly
to Bolero.

The Poets of the world
were dancing
some the Fox Trot
others the Polka
and even the Flamingo.

In this global ceremony
There was no differences
People were as one
The air filled with love
Everyone truly related.

As with all dreams,
I open my eyes
to a world in turmoil
Where men view other men
as their enemies.

But it was a wonderful dream...
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Poem In Pashto By: Afzal Shauq
Translated in English By: Alley Boling
Book: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.142/Page.190
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