To Christopher Columbus Poem by Afzal Shauq

For you the world not flat
You stepped out
to prove it around

I too try to see past lore
the difference
you traveled freely
like an eagle

But oh my master...

This traveler trapped
Hundreds of borders
Blocking my way

This is forbidden,
these the restrictions
keeps me from following

Like travelers of yesterday
It would be my wish
To go to the world's corners

The white flag of peace
The banner I'd carry
removing all the borders.

And have human kind
could join together
like centuries before.
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Poem In Pashto By: Afzal Shauq
Translated in English By: Alley Boling
Book: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.207/Page.274
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