Category: Poems
Award to the head of state
Award The main award in the category “The Best Award-Presenter” Goes To the head of state For his dedication and tireless efforts To sign various honor awards for all higher level officials in the award-loving government. In times of grief,[…]
Neighboring sounds
Neighboring Sounds Inspiring verses from the holy book Hover Over the turquoise dome – Mazar-e-Sharif. A greyish lizard dances On the wall – Kabul. A wail comes out of the poet’s tomb – Herat. (Photo is taken from the Internet)
Longing for doomsday
Seeing officials passing a bribe to each other In exchange for a square plot of land in my motherland — Seems less painful Then watching An Afghan father passing his baby Over to soldiers to rescue. Isa Ibn Maryam, It’s[…]
Little Afghan refugee
Little Afghan refugee A little Afghan refugee Sleeps in the very crowded plane She knows nothing about where they are heading to It does not matter: Her mother is with her. She is not afraid any more of the AKs[…]
In my Dream
In my dream I was a ram with beautiful curly horns Though I was so precious to my father Blindfolded He sacrificed me – Those in need came for the feast and were happy. A poor man like now I[…]
My poems translated into Hindi by Rati Saxena
Translated into Hindi by Rati Saxena I AM CLAY I am clay – Liquid and weak. I have neither tongue Nor mouth, to speak. Everyone likes To make some figure From me, To make a shape. I am clay –[…]
My poems in Romania
Our dear friend from Romania, professor Taner Murat, put together a series of books, as well as organized an online event dedicated to indigenous languages. He also included several of my poems in a book. Many, many thanks, dear Taner[…]
Anthology by more than 555 poets, including Azam Abdov, who can’t breathe
Edited and compile by poet friend from Kenya, Christopher Okemwa.