Micropoems by Ayub Khawar

A Request

O! My princess,

Listen,

For a moment,

Close your enchanting eyes gently,

Bending with the mildness of breeze,

I wish to steal a poem,

From these distinct rosy lips.

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A Ruined Wait

There exists 

only reflection 

Of the same mirror,

My love 

And the Bafflement of your other lovers.

This Bafflement will exist

Till the mirror breaks,

Till the cords of life

Are released 

from our hands.

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Anxiety

You say 

I should compose a poem,

And shackle my secret with chains of verses;

But I have a verdict

That the secret 

Wrapped in pain,

And sunk in grief,

Smitten with anguish,

Who knows how many 

Meanings they will derive.

Have you ever ponder?

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© Ayub Khawar

Lahore, Pakistan

ayubkhawar1948@gmail.com

[Ayub Khawar was born on October 12, 1948. He obtained his Master's degree in Urdu Literature from Karachi University in 1974 and became associated with Pakistan Television in 1975. The nature and popularity of his programs are very detailed but suffice it to say that the world of television The names of a few professionals will always be remembered, among them Ayub Khawar's name will surely stand out. As a poet, he has so far published five collections of poetry in Urdu and two collections in English. Ayub Khawar is eminent literary personality of Pakistan. Ayub Khawar is basically a media person. Apart from Pakistan Television, he has gained fame on many private channels for his highly regarded literary programs, dramas, music shows and documentaries.]