Thou knowest all; I seek in vain What lands to till or sow with seed - The land is black with briar and weed, Nor cares for falling tears or rain. Thou knowest all; I sit and wait With blinded eyes and hands that fail, Till the last lifting of the veil And the first opening of the gate. Thou knowest all; I cannot see. I trust I shall not live in vain, I know...
By Anam Asad Of 4th yr I am completely let down after listening to one thing and one thing again by our rulers, ‘We will make everyone educated in Pakistan.’ Parties use this slogan to create a place in people’s hearts. Rather, this is a slogan to get more votes or a key for a political seat. Every government promises to make education cheap and available for everyone. I appreciate their efforts....
By Anam Tassadaq Of 4th yr Sleep was altogether gone. Her mind taken over by melancholy. Or more aptly a void. A lifeless abyss. A poignant silence. This was the day she embraced life. And death. She was totally oblivious of her beating heart, and her consummate insanity. Her gray matter had only a vague perception of her surroundings, and to the fact that she was alive. All that...
in the orchard of a dynasty i found some trees, old and mighty bent they were, to earth quite strangely humble they were despite the glory i asked the greens, why this modesty? they said, "It is a Believer's victory." Verily, "Successful indeed are the believers Who are humble in their prayers, and who shun vain conversation, and who are payers of the poor-due, and who guard their modesty." Qur'an 23.1-5 ...
