TWIST OF FATES
Author: Afzal Shauq;
Translated by: Alley Boling
(Comments on Shauq’s Poetry)
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Engr. Phlorita A. Ridao
"Phlorita Ridao" phlorita@yahoo.com
The short poems of Mr. Afzal Shauq, as contained in the Twist of Fates, are really life stories of men and women around the globe. While written from his own experience and general observations, one can identify himself / herself in several of Mr. Shauq’s poems.
There are poems about the joys and triumphs of human life - celebrating love with family, friends and loved ones, living in peace and harmony with fellow men and women, having friends in times of trouble, and becoming one with God and the rest of the world. There are poems that speak of the cries of many – the need to love and be cared for; the pains of betrayal of trust, separation and death; and the anguish of being in the state of sin. Some poems move us to reflect on our own love of country and our views about the ills of society. There are poems about dreams and beautiful tomorrows and a lot more.
Because of the simplicity of the poems in terms of their form and style, the book would be a good reference material for both the beginners and experts in poetry writing. Since the book is a collection of 333 poems, it is recommended to read few related poems at a time to fully appreciate and internalize the messages these poems convey.
ENGR. PHLORITA A. RIDAO
Email ad: phlorita@yahoo.com
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