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Aftermath

Burning Silence

By Mansoor AfaqPublished 3 months ago 1 min read

The Third World War ignites the skies,

Bodies lie charred in nuclear cries,

They search for the wounded but none arise.

Haiku

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Mansoor Afaq

Mansoor Afaq, a renowned Urdu and Saraiki poet, writer, and columnist, has authored 14 books and created 85 plays and 6 documentaries. His work bridges tradition and modernity, enriching South Asian literature and culture.

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