Weakness Poem by Afzal Shauq

So great my effort
I am driven
barriers break
I must always be first

So many friends lost
as I covet...
pain inflicted
the blame is mine, alone

So strong my vanity
no lover's line
will there be
desire me above all
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Poem In Pashto By: Afzal Shauq
Translated in English By: Alley Boling
Book: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.163/Page.219
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