zahidarizvi : Writing

Soup Bowl and the Boy

Soup Bowl and the Boy

A Poem by zahidarizvi


Gaping at the bowl of soup stood the boy outside my tent My stomach’s growling grew louder, But then, The boy looked weak and hunger..
Life of a Palestinian

Life of a Palestinian

A Poem by zahidarizvi


Gazing at the remains of the shattered buildings around me Hands tied up. Mouth sealed, forehead pressed in to the gravel The edge of the sol..
Leaves on Fire

Leaves on Fire

A Poem by zahidarizvi


Remember gazing at the emblematic leaves on fire falling on to the Kashmir earth The iconic chinar trees spreading out its long fingered branches..
Humming dreams

Humming dreams

A Poem by zahidarizvi


With decorated kohl eyes I stand staring from the tower in to the glazing sea Desiring to sing to the night’s melody Melting in to thi..
Shadows

Shadows

A Poem by zahidarizvi


Awaiting to catch the glimpse of the morning sunrise Outside my mist covered window Counting the sparkling stars in the pitch dark night I ..
Army of salvation

Army of salvation

A Poem by zahidarizvi


Awaiting an army of salvation To rip the fears possessed in her eyes To shatter the pain buried within her bones To tear off her insecuriti..
Stranger in the dark night

Stranger in the dark night

A Poem by zahidarizvi


The pearl white moon, glimmering in the pitch dark night. Stars like diamonds, fixed on it. A sudden howl from the forbidden woods, ..
Women

Women

A Poem by zahidarizvi


You are not the punchline to a random statementYou are not to be undermined by the ill mindYou are not the missing piece of the puzzle set up by th..