The Carnival

Behold, the mascot we envisioned was half a man’s armour He thought he was bold, calling himself the modern Mad Hatter
I Wonder

and I wonder where my soul
I whisper

I whisper
to you so that
Dokhtar-e-Angrez

“Dokhtar-e-Angrez.”
Daughter of English,
my grandmother says with pride.
The Cave

At the mouth of the cave
That breathes out pure hatred
Unraveling the meaning of love: Exploring its depths beyond surface

And why do people love their friends? Is it because they are attractive or because they are kind or because people just want someone by their side because they are afraid of their own loneliness?
Silent Echoes of the Heart

I often find myself unloved and uncared.
The Castle (Her Majesty)

The barren castle on the Cliffside
Whispers of a gown’s hem at night
Ghani khan and His Contribution to Pashto Literature

He was a big proponent of the sanctity of the written word and its power to improve the human condition. Reminiscent of this quote from Oscar Wilde, one of his favorite authors: “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars”. For him erudition was essential to climb out of the gutter and reach for the stars. Friends and acquaintances always referred to him as a gentleman and a scholar.
A Tale of Unspoken Pain

I didn’t remember how I fell asleep last night and woke up at 6 in the morning. Immediately, I checked my phone; still, no response from Ali’s side. Then I called one of our friends. After 2 or 3 calls, she finally answered. We decided to visit the hospital.