The Flame Of Forbidden Fires Poem by Afzal Shauq

Hair flowing down
red cheek
like burning coals...

Igniting eyes
Sparks flew
grey, green and blue....

This rain of fire
burns me
my body melting...

Smoldering lust
spreading
through the world.

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Poem In Pashto By: Afzal Shauq
Translated in English By: Alley Boling
Book: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.139/Page.187
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