Laws that set us back on February 24, 2019A nation doesn’t just become crazy and non-nonsensical overnight. Our laws, formulated under the guise of religion have become so ludicrous that sane people are embarrassed even trying to justify them. But because they were made under the name of Islam no one dared question them first out of fear that they would be considered […]
Calm after storm on May 18, 2018You gush love into the darkness of the night Until it sparkles The stars You can see them more clearly When it is dark enough The more tormentous tempestuous the time The more they twinkle The more raging the waters Coughs pearls 2 shore The more climactic The calm after the war Published in Daily Times, […]
Assertiveness training and sexual harassment on May 14, 2018Bill Cosby’s conviction is a big step in the right direction for #MeToo victims. Sexual harassment is a very serious issue, but unfortunately its definition changes depending on the culture you belong to. It is important to have a consistent world-wide policy on the matter. In Pakistan, our tolerance for sexual harassment is much too […]
Bulls-eye on May 12, 2018I think I’ve hit a magical bulls-eye today Everything is in perspective The puzzle pieces are aligned There is a hesitance to move And write more What if this fluid bliss turns to mockery “Fluid Urdu turned word for word to English stone” What if the stone The diamond, Returns to coal Published in Daily Times, […]
You scared me on April 9, 2018You scared me Crept in from the back And hugged me But when I discovered it was you My heart melted at the wonder that is you We meet at Starbucks You pour your heart out to me Under the comfort of a strangers disconnection From your bestial world Published in Daily Times, April 9th 2018.
Sway with me on April 2, 2018The texture is similar, Only warmer, So when you twiddle your toes, With a twinkle in your eye and dig in The grains are wider apart, They don’t cling as much or send Shudders down your spine, The waves gush forth, Less wild, less melancholy, free’er More friendly to the touch. It froths up the […]
Crack of sunlight on March 27, 2018The straight wide and easy path With help from my mates What more do I need to lay out What did I do wrong? Other than just turn to you, God Come back even as a dream. Even as a sliver of dust sliding Through a crack of sunlight. Published in Daily Times, March 27th 2018.