As a Pashto poet, it has been my dream to address the world with my words. Wit the assistance of an American, Alley Boling. Once merely a dream has now became a reality. Through her encouragement, inspiration, and diligent commitment to translating my work, it is now available to the English speaking world in the book TWIST OF FATES.
After reviewing her translations, I was surprised and proud of what was written. I thought to myself, “ Hey Shauq, do you really have the ability of such great thoughts?” The answer which came to me was this ....“ It is Alley Boling.. a true angel FARISHTA who has brought my poetic thoughts to the whole world. Otherwise, I like other poets might have one day been buried along with my work, especially these verses of poetry in some narrow valley of the mountainous region of my nation; and, the world would never have known my work..
In truth, it is difficult to show my appreciation for the great kindness and the extraordinary abilities of her work. There seems no words which will do honor to her. So from my heart I say ... “ Thank you very much dear Alley Boling … the Muse.”
Afzal Shauq
