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Submitted by Wafi on 23 October 2009 - 5:42am.| Updated 3 November 2009 - 10:47am.
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Here…

Here you left
For the sake of knowledge!

There…

There God ordered
The Angels
Spread their wings
Under your feet!

Here…

Here you left
For the House of Light…

There…

The birds
In the trees
And
The fishes
In the seas
Began chanting thy name!
All praying
For your forgiveness…

Here…
Here you left
For the war on ignorance…

There…

There your mother
Wept to God
All night
For your victory!

Here…
You left!

And

There…
There moved
The black hands of Satan
Hidden in the cloak
Of truth,
Towards you!

Ah!

How brutally
Choked they
The throat of your life!
Their cruel nails
Pierced your bosom
And tore your innocent heart
Into pieces unlimited….

Pulling the angel’s wings
From under your feet,
Laughed Satan!
But forgot he
That he
Was always a loser!

Your sacred blood
Mingled
With the blood
Of the Angels’ wings…
And burnt down
His hands!

Still weeps
Your mother!
But
Proud of you
She is…
For you died
In the war
Against ignorance…

For her
You are dead not
For knows she
That
In God’s abode
You live!

The birds
And
The fishes
Still chant thy name!
While
The wingless Angels
Cry
In the campuses
Of IIUI…
 

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(Dedicated To the victims of Suicide Bombings
 Inside the International Islamic  University)

Inspired By The Twin Suicide Bombings Inside the International Islamic University Islamabad On October 20, 2009. Nine students, 3 of them female, were killed and 25 other injured.
Along with the islamic learnings, most students take secular courses like Management sciences, Engineering and Computer science. After the attacks, all schools, colleges and universities are closed till Oct 25, due to security reasons…

I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
What did you think of my title?
How does this theme appeal to you?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?
With Some Help From A Hadith About The Seekers OF Knowledge.... Suggestions Appreciated...
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Submitted by Seren on 23 October 2009 - 5:47am.
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Dearest Wafi

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The only suggestion I can make my friend ? is get this published … what a beautiful tribute … I am in awe of your pen tonight …

love and hugs Jayne x x

Submitted by Wafi on 23 October 2009 - 5:52am.
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Thanks A Lot Dear Jayne

Thanks a lot dear Jayne, my loving friend. So glad you read and commented on it.
Love your suggestion…

Sincerely,
Wafi

“Culture, location and beliefs; All vanish with love!” ~Afzal Shauq~

Submitted by lyz on 23 October 2009 - 5:56am.
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Welcome Back Wafi

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And what a poem to return with. You are by no doubt, the most caring man, and you oughta be proud of this write.
Wow. A wonderful Tribute to all those victims.
Well done Wafi.
Love Lyz. XX

Submitted by Wafi on 23 October 2009 - 6:11am.
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So Glad Dear Lyz

So glad dear Lyz. Thank you so much for your loving comments and all your support. I appreciate your thoughts a lot.
I feel very sad when I see things like that happening to humans, but then I feel a little bit contented when I write something about them. Maybe that is not a big thing but still it does make me feel good to think that at least I can share their sorrow and express my sympathy by writting a poem about them…

Sincerely,
Wafi

“Culture, location and beliefs; All vanish with love!” ~Afzal Shauq~

Submitted by seabhac on 23 October 2009 - 7:02am.
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There is much a poet can do to change the world

5

One single good thought can change a man.
In these words you have changed the viewpoint of a whole world.
Power within your heartfelt poem.

Seabhac

Submitted by Wafi on 23 October 2009 - 7:16am.
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Thanks A Lot Seabhac

Thanks a lot Seabhac, my friend, fot reading and making such a great comment. Appreciate your great thoughts…

Sincerely,
Wafi

“Culture, location and beliefs; All vanish with love!” ~Afzal Shauq~

Submitted by kailashana on 23 October 2009 - 7:42am.
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The spirit born of poet is

The spirit born of poet is here to shed light into the world. Thank you Wafi.

Each and every one of us have the ability.

Love,
Anna

There are no strangers in Paradise.

Submitted by Wafi on 23 October 2009 - 10:26am.
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Thank You Anna

Thank you Anna, my peace loving friend, for reading and commenting.
Your comments always fill my heart with love and gratitude. Thanks, I am encouraged.

Sincerely,
Wafi

“Culture, location and beliefs; All vanish with love!” ~Afzal Shauq~

Submitted by Candlewitch on 23 October 2009 - 3:53pm.
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Dear Wafi

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Such a terrible waste of life… it makes me more sad than I can possibly tell you. I’m with Jayne, this should be published. These are my favorite lines:

The birds
And
The fishes
Still chant thy name!
While
The wingless Angels
Cry
In the campuses
Of IIUI…

Submitted by Wafi on 24 October 2009 - 1:24am.
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Thank You Cat.

Thank you Cat, my friend, for taking the time to read and comment. Appreciate your thoughts a lot. The last lines are my favorite too.
Glad you liked it.

Sincerely,
Wafi

“Culture, location and beliefs; All vanish with love!” ~Afzal Shauq~

Submitted by Dalton on 3 November 2009 - 9:49pm.

Wafi

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A fine write. You spoke of angels without debasing your art by forming cliches. You wrote of politics without falling prey to lollardry. This is an important piece because we (in the west) are never going to get the full picture of world events from our newscasters and politicians. Great write, keep them coming.

Also perfect title, it grabbed me on sight. Respects Dalton.

Submitted by Wafi on 4 November 2009 - 5:41am.
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Thank You So Much Dalton

Thank you so much Dalton, for taking the time to read and comment. A great review of this poem from you, I loved it and appreciate your thoughts a lot.
My pleasure the title grabbed your attention.

Sincerely,

Wafi

“Culture, location and beliefs; All vanish with love!” ~Afzal Shauq~

Submitted by green eyes on 4 November 2009 - 2:25am.
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wow

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Just beautiful!I loved every word of this wonderful poem. I agree it should be published.
Elizabeth

Submitted by Wafi on 4 November 2009 - 5:43am.
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Thank You Dear Elizabeth

Thank you dear Elizabeth, for reading and commenting.
So glad you liked this.

Sincerely,
Wafi

“Culture, location and beliefs; All vanish with love!” ~Afzal Shauq~

Submitted by lyz on 4 November 2009 - 2:57am.
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Re read

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Dear Wafi, superb, and we all agree, this should be published.
It is an amazing heartfelt write.
Well done, still as awesome.
Love to you and yours, Lyz. XX

Submitted by Wafi on 4 November 2009 - 5:45am.
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Lyz, My Loving Friend

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Lyz, my loving friend, I appreciate the re read. Thank you so much.

Sincerely,
Wafi

“Culture, location and beliefs; All vanish with love!” ~Afzal Shauq~

Submitted by Rett on 4 November 2009 - 8:58pm.
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Absolutely stunning Wafi

5

I really enjoyed this. Well written, well thought out, well done.

Hope you and the family is well. My best to everyone my friend!
Respectfully,
Rett:
“When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty”. Thomas Jefferson

Submitted by Wafi on 6 November 2009 - 6:48am.
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Thank You Rett

Thank you Rett, my friend, for reading and commenting. Glad you enjoyed this.

Sincerely,
Wafi

“Culture, location and beliefs; All vanish with love!” ~Afzal Shauq~

Submitted by Janice Pearce on 5 November 2009 - 12:55am.
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The Travellers Of Light

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Wafi, I am speechless!! What an awesome piece. Through your words, come
understanding, compassion, truthfulness, and sadness.

__________________________________________________
Income-tax forms should be more realistic by
allowing the taxpayer to list “Uncle Sam” as a dependent
Anonymous

Submitted by Wafi on 6 November 2009 - 6:51am.
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Thanks You Janice

Thank you Janice. What a wonderful comment from you!
Glad to see you. Appreciate your thoughts a lot.

Sincerely,
Wafi

“Culture, location and beliefs; All vanish with love!” ~Afzal Shauq~

Submitted by Cloudthings on 5 November 2009 - 2:20pm.
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first few stanza's alone struck me to the core & it was intrigui

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Wafi a treat on this rare visit to find you here with this really worthy work. The first few stanza’s alone struck me to the core & it was intriguing to continue & wonder what it was you were expressing in it’s essence. Ah, it is so sad that people feel the need to damage others, it rectifies nothing ever, only ever makes things worse… sigh. I can only respond that love in a heart is the only thing that frees us from the tyranny of violence & suffering… but until one learns to cultivate it, it just sounds trite.

So great to read this & know you are writing such things, & being acknowledged.

Cheers & gratitude

Anni~

“When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace”.

H.H. the Dalai Lama

Submitted by Wafi on 6 November 2009 - 6:58am.
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Greatly Appreciate Your Thoughts Anni

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So thankful to you for your reading and commenting on it. So glad you liked it. And I love your favorite quote of the Dalai Lama, so true and touching!

Sincerely,
Wafi

“Culture, location and beliefs; All vanish with love!” ~Afzal Shauq~

Submitted by jabuu on 6 November 2009 - 11:46am.
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deAR wAFI

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ther couldn’t have been a better return than this. Cheerios.

Submitted by Wafi on 6 November 2009 - 1:07pm.
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Thanks A Lot Jabuu

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Thanks a lot Jabuu, for taking the time to read and comment. Appreciate your thoughts a lot.

Sincerely,
Wafi

“Culture, location and beliefs; All vanish with love!” ~Afzal Shauq~

Submitted by Kaligantsaros on 29 December 2009 - 7:46am.
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A fitting tribute to the seekers ...

5

A lovely poem Wafi.
Hope you are well and want to see and read you soon.
Kali

Submitted by Wafi on 30 January 2010 - 4:42am.
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Thanks A Lot Kali

Thanks a lot Kali, for reading and commenting. I appreciate your thoughts.
Sorry for the belated reply.

Sincerely,
Wafi

“Culture, location and beliefs; All vanish with love!” ~Afzal Shauq~

Submitted by Esker on 4 March 2010 - 4:22pm.
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mans hand

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but not Gods heart

excellent poem

Esker

Submitted by loved on 17 May 2010 - 11:12pm.
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Your words

5

Your words reverberate
In the minds of those human beings
Like me who have seen visions
In broad daylight…
Your imagination and selection of words
Of communication
Are resounding
And
Upon the name of love
Time shall engrave
A name of your immortality
This is just a refrain…

Let time your mind train
To evolve words
Which reach a larger domain?
And
A standing ovation only
As your right my friend
Wafi does remain…
LOVED
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