Faith and Destiny by Ali Ashhar

[tabby title="Poem"] Etched on soulsof the strongest of peopleare the eeriest of scars;fate’s schadenfreude paintingthe pages of life,afore beautiful destinationcalls the most arduous walkheld in wretched landbelies deciduous leaves of desire,traversing the crimson paths of fateand enduring unkempt squalls.Thence, beyond...

Balance by Ali Ashhar

[tabby title="Poem"] A morning walk in the cemetery—there’s a QR Code on one of the graveslinking to his publicationsguess, heneeds to maintainwork-death balanceafter work-life balance. [tabby title="Poet Bio"] Ali Ashhar is an award-winning poet, short story writer and columnist. [tabbyending]

Heaven Beneath Her Feet by Ali Ashhar

[tabby title="Poem"] During my early childhood days,I was diagnosed with pneumonia.The battle was tough.Mamma would lead from the forefront.My predicament won’t let her blink her eyes;I had pneumoniaand she would lose her sleep over her.The food was bland but it...

Hey Dad by Ali Ashhar

[tabby title="Poem"] A pensive son museslife as the subsidy of timethe horizon witnessfather’s codgerhood fadingagainst the son’s youth;the walls of the room have heldthe fondest memories in its shade,the adjacent closet is a mini showroomof attire clothed with joys and...

Penelope’s Quest to Wonderland by Ali Ashhar

[tabby title="Poet Bio"] Brisk sunrays touch the far horizonas Penelope seeks radiance for her soul;she vows to escape the withered realm.The flight to Wonderland is all set to depart,walking through the isle of faithPenelope makes her way to the window...