In daylight we hurry
towards the night
hiding who we truly are
From everyone
Even ourselves

People of the night
walking in nightmares
hiding from nothing
awake to the day
with open eyes
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Poem In Pashto By: Afzal Shauq
Translated in English By: Alley Boling
Book: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.226/Page.295
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