Tigers Lost

I seem awake... the streets of the village are filled with dogs barking. Why the dogs …? Where have the tigers gone? I was amazed seeing dogs blood dripping... mouths wounded. Again with hopes of seeing a better future.. But the... I dream dream... again dogs barking hidden now in skins like camels. Perhaps... The skins a disguise to escape their enemies And leave undetected Later... members of my nation were burdened with sorrows worries and deprivation. All the poor... Belted by the neck… Like meek sheep, Being led to slaughter _____ Poem In Pashto By: Afzal Shauq Translated in English By: Alley Boling Book: 'TWIST OF FATES' Poem No.184/Page.243 Web Link: http: //khyberwatch.com/nandara/index.php? option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=1 PDF files: http: //khyber.org/books/ashauq/index.shtml Poet's weblog: www.tolafghan.com/members/afzalshauq © Afzal Shauq