— POEMS 𝒃𝒚 Arifa Shahzad
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The Earth Knows Not!
I mummified face of the death
and put it into the coffin of smile.
All counted the bonds leading to death,
but the unseen loops intertwined
with the cord of my breaths.
To count them all
I skilled in singing a swan’s song.
I’ll stay in the meadows
for seven days
and then I’ll absorb into your light,
like a gleaming ray,
piercing the Earth!
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A Woman, I’m!
I want your eye
I want your eyes
to see the colours of exuberance
oozing out of the womb of the soil.
And I want your sense of hearing
to listen to the pitter-patter
of the Spring raindrops.
And I want your lips
to absorb caress
of apricity of the Sun.
And I want your hands
to scribble down the legend of the daze
on mitt of the waft.
And I want
all of your love
to love you!
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The Departed Dears
When windows of the heart stretch out
the panoramas flicker.
On top of the bartizans of the home
the clay lamps lit up.
In the vestibules
rattles their footfall.
In the mirrors of the walls
glint their reflections.
In the muggy season’s torrent
we drench, and drift in the wind.
The yellow fall
starts exuding fragrance.
A part of their souls abode in us
that keeps us bloom!
….
(Translated from Urdu by Kamran Awan)
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Arifa Shahzad
The Earth Knows Not!
I mummified face of the death
and put it into the coffin of smile.
All counted the bonds leading to death,
but the unseen loops intertwined
with the cord of my breaths.
To count them all
I skilled in singing a swan’s song.
I’ll stay in the meadows
for seven days
and then I’ll absorb into your light,
like a gleaming ray,
piercing the Earth!
****
Arifa Shahzad
A Woman, I’m!
I want your eye
I want your eyes
to see the colours of exuberance
oozing out of the womb of the soil.
And I want your sense of hearing
to listen to the pitter-patter
of the Spring raindrops.
And I want your lips
to absorb caress
of apricity of the Sun.
And I want your hands
to scribble down the legend of the daze
on mitt of the waft.
And I want
all of your love
to love you!
****
Arifa Shahzad
The Departed Dears
When windows of the heart stretch out
the panoramas flicker.
On top of the bartizans of the home
the clay lamps lit up.
In the vestibules
rattles their footfall.
In the mirrors of the walls
glint their reflections.
In the muggy season’s torrent
we drench, and drift in the wind.
The yellow fall
starts exuding fragrance.
A part of their souls abode in us
that keeps us bloom!
….
(Translated from Urdu by Kamran Awan))
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Beautiful poems
Loved reciting these poems.
Arifa Shahzad’s poetry resonates with profound themes of life, death, love, and longing, expressed through rich imagery and evocative language.
In “The Earth Knows Not,” Shahzad crafts a poignant reflection on mortality, juxtaposing the inevitability of death with the beauty of existence. The imagery of mummified faces and coffins of smiles conveys a haunting yet graceful acceptance of life’s transience.
Similarly, “A Woman, I’m!” celebrates the sensory experience of life, urging readers to embrace the vibrancy of the world around them. Shahzad’s exploration of nature’s beauty and human emotions is imbued with a sense of reverence and introspection.
Finally, “The Departed Dears” elegantly captures the enduring presence of loved ones in memories and the natural world, offering solace amidst loss. Through her poetic craftsmanship, Shahzad invites readers to contemplate the interconnectedness of life and the enduring power of love and remembrance.
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