Long Ahmed Poems

Some pro's and con's of being connected to virtual reality

Dune not be bashful, grumpy, leery
or any other contemporary dwarf man
regarding countless less well known dwarves
(that never got a chance
to play a bit part) such as...

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Some Pro's and Con's of being Virtually Connected to Reality poetic verses

Dune not be bashful, grumpy, leery
or any other contemporary dwarf man
even countless less well known dwarves
(that never got a chance
to play a bit part)...

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Last Night 
by Faiz Ahmed Faiz
translation by Michael R. Burch

Last night, your memory stole into my heart
as spring sweeps uninvited through barren gardens
as morning breezes revive dormant deserts
as a patient suddenly feels better for no...

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a force for good
(for john coltrane and ahmed obafemi
based on ‘trane’s treatment of ‘nature boy’)

“…I wanna be a force for good…”
		-John Coltrane
 
…there was a man…
a very brave, enchanted man…
and he spoke of many things…
peace...

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freedom day 
(april the 27th 1994)


far too many brave compatriots died

and

flooding rivers of tears were cried

far too many families ripped apart

with

daggers cutting into their heart

the pain is felt still deep today
on this glorious sun-splashed South...

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1.

On the 27th day of April in 
Nineteen Ninety-Four,

Freedom was won, at long last.

The battles were many, the foe 
brutal,

Apartheid tore our southern tip 
of the continent of Africa apart,

it’s notions of racial-superiority,

its religious fundamentalism,

its...

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? Miss ?
While drinking coffee alone,
feel lover on the next chair.
Or in an afternoon alone,
looking at the sky.




		? Love ?
Crying through a flock of birds and spreading personal memories. Or miss someone's hand while walking...

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These are English translations of Urdu poems by Faiz Ahmad Faiz. 



Speak!
by Faiz Ahmed Faiz
loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch

Speak, while your lips are still free.
Speak, while your tongue remains yours.
Speak, while you’re still standing...

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These are English translations of Urdu poems by Faiz Ahmed Faiz, whose name is also frequently spelled Faiz Ahmad Faiz. 

Last Night
by Faiz Ahmed Faiz
translation by Michael R. Burch

Last night, your memory stole into my...

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The Nile River seems like standing still;
But is actually continuously running, continuously promising.
By day, by night;
Depositing on its shores sands and rocks and debris.
Green farms stretching along;
Tall palm trees overlooking the scene.
Trees’ long “jareed” (leaves)...

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Psycho 
The seat of the earth trembles in the sky;
The goddess was shaking
Afraid of me.
I want to go - to the sixth part of heaven, in front of God.
I have an emergency meeting with him.
I...

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My Village

When I live in the city
I always say what a pity.

When l live on the farm
I always say what a charm.

On the farm, I feel smiling spring.
Green lands, sweet swallows do sing.

In the city,...

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My heart is tender, my spirit is pure
I hate no one I love all.
I seek knowledge even if I am poor.
It is the real weapon when nights fall.

I praise justice, I detest oppression.
Every day I...

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My heart is tender, my spirit is pure
I hate no one I love all.
I seek knowledge even if I am poor.
It is the real weapon when nights fall.

I praise justice, I detest oppression.
Every day I...

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They came home crying tears of joy,
Hugging their parents and loved ones,
And showing off an engagement ring as they
Smiled wide into the snapping cameras

They reluctantly gave interviews about their ordeal,
Their story of survival,
Choosing their words...

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Dear Son,

As you read this letter
I believe you are fully fledged
And perhaps you have already selected
A straight soulmate among your flying flock
I know my absence's had your heart brimming with rage
May your rage wither as...

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Mara- Collateral damage

Hi, my name is Mara, I'm six years old, I have brown hair and brown eyes. People say I'm pretty like my mom, but, I don't know how that matters now.

My mom said...

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A QUESTION TO AFRICA


Africa will you thrive eternally at the dinner table of those whose appetite of greed burns unquenchable like the fires of hell?

Is your rich nature of minerals not governed by use, will...

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Let a poet be a poet he is;
Do not judge him as an Anti-christ,
Do not judge his words because they
Are not truthful as you may think they are.
Do not judge his face even though it...

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The mind that opens to new idea never
Comes back to its original size... Einstein.
I shall become a great writer when I grow up.
Then I will write about love and affection,
The negative side of love to...

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Gooey glop getting suctioned out 
   technicians venting expletives 
   emphasized obvious 
   NO FOOD OR DRINK rule to abide 
cuz suctioning tower 

   or laptop presented...

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the rainbow is out now, 
I saw it this morning on my way to school

the rainbow our heroes of old died fighting for
            ...

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By Imran Ahmed





They Were Bound By Fate Before They Knew Words

Two Silent Hearts Like Caged-Up Birds



Eyes Would Meet Yet Lips Stayed Still

Love Unspoken But Felt With Will



He A Dreamer Lost In Pages

She A Beauty Bright...

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By Imran Ahmed



They Were Promised Since Childhood Days

Two Silent Souls In Tender Gaze



Eyes Would Meet A Shy Delight

Smiles Exchanged In Golden Light



He So Quiet Lost In Books

Dreaming Of Love In Stolen Looks



She A Beauty Soft...

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It happened long years back,
Today, nor yesterday,
When Time perhaps lost way,
It happened long years back.

My youth when wished to roam,
When seasons smiled ahead,
Once when I lost my head
As I took off from home.

Someone when stopping...

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