The Flute

Echoes in the Bamboo Forest

By Mansoor AfaqPublished 2 months ago • 1 min read

The Flute

Some strange notes drifted out of Ranjha’s flute,

and the bamboo forest still trembles in their wake.

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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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