Kheyal Darya

A mound of thoughts

Time

Poem

Who?

Who? Yesterday when I called her A cold, submerged voice came Hello, who? Hello, who? Then silence In surprise, I asked her Is my name and number not saved? No, it’s not like that at all, she said How did…

Thoughts and Reflections

Time

No one is born a conqueror; instead, time becomes the conqueror. By: Mohammad Ifrahim Butt, Dubai, UAE. March 2011.

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Thoughts and Reflections

Time

Time itself is never bad! What has passed becomes good. By: Mohammad Ifrahim Butt, Dubai, UAE. March 20, 2012

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کہانی

دو اجنبی ایک آجنبی شہر میں

چند سال ہوۓ ایک کمپنی کےلائسنس کی تجدید کرانا تھی تین دن کی چھٹی لے کر بیگ گلے میں ڈالا اور مطار اسلام آباد سے ٹیکسی پکڑ کرسیدھا امیگریشن بیورو کے سامنے سات بجے فٹ پاتھ پہ لگی ناشتے کی…

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نیکی

نیکیانسانی دل و دماغ بھی اللہ نے بڑا زبردست بنایا ہیں۔ جب کوئی بات دل میں آ جاۓ تو ذہن میں جا کر خیال کی صورت چپک جاتی ہے پھر جب اس کا کیمیکل عمل شروع ہوتا ہے تو اس…

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Footsteps on the Sand

Oh friend, soften the bitterness of your tone,I am too sensitive, too easily overthrown. I still recall soft footsteps on the sand,Leaving home behind, afraid of the unknown. Through burning deserts I travel, restless, worn,I tremble at shadows, at trees…

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The Burden of Blame

Once we met, but never again shall I meet you, In your city, dwell the open-hearted few. I bear the blame for all that’s accused, Ready for debate, the open-hearted crew. I search for news, a path to pursue, Yet…

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Poem

Solace Among Singing Trees

I have witnessed defeat, a garland of dismay, I have witnessed autumn’s hues slowly fade away. Hidden behind death’s veiled shroud, I have glimpsed life, a secret yet allowed. Seeking refuge from the piercing dart’s sting, I have found solace…

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Was’aal (Meeting again)

Oh, behold the whirlwind and radiant glow, Imprinted deep within my soul, they flow. The sight stood still, frozen in time’s embrace, Regret’s whispers mingling with the breeze’s trace. An atmosphere of torment and melancholy, As agony and longing danced…

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