Category: Poetry
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To My Mother
Staying up all night to sing me a lullaby, Sacrificing your own freedom to help me fly, Beaming your light and wisdom on me while Ignoring the scars behind your smile. Just so, I have realized that a minute wish isn’t enough For your infinite care, kindness and love.
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Fireflies at Dusk
Catching a glimpse of tiny sparks, Around the corner away in the dark. I run after them in wild desire, Were they embers from a bonfire? Or shooting stars fallen from the sky, Or specks of gold that can fly? I run again in the dying dusk, After the flickers…
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Ode to Malalai of Maiwand
Though my name might Mean grief stricken,I am proud to be named After Malalai of Maiwand. A heroine who foughtSide by side with men,And won a victory that will always Be remembered again and again. When all hope was goneTo win the Anglo Afghan war,You stood out with firm faithAnd…
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Nightmares
Nightmares come, Swiftly galloping… Into the night Your mind’s blackening… Running through shadows As twilight fades… Feeding on woes Where mist cascades… All light is drowned And there they lurk… Waiting to pounce From the unholy murk… All your sweet dreams Start to wane… As silent screams Echo with pain……
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Originality
Have you ever been treated like an odd one out? Or different? Its okay. Not your fault. It’s the ignorant. Who are afraid of the potential that you showed, Of your dreams the are brave enough to chase another road. They will ignore you. They will highlight you. They will…
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Where Home Is
I don’t know where I live.I don’t know where home is.But I’ll find it soonEven if I had tolook for itfrom the moon.So I sing this songin hopethat someone will find it for me. I’ve been waitingso long for that momentto come when I’m home. A place where I’ll roamfreelywithout…
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Women’s Day 2021
Ignored, oppressed, We were always cold shouldered And regarded as a disgrace. But let me tell you this That we will only become bolder With every torment we face.
malalai khan 