Donations are essential to keep Write Out Loud going    

battle of Karbala (Remove filter)

Testimony: An elegiac poetry account on Battle of Karbala

By: Mirza Sharafat Hussain Beigh



1
My sight caught few papers scattered
On the shelf, sunk in time.
I wiped dust cautiously from papers,
So words could remain intact.
Yet, soul energetic and each word
Sustaining therein, though condoling.
And a number of couplets
Each on paper finding reciter.
I pushed the window to let air in
And perched on old window frame‟s sill, wide and thick...

Read and leave comments (0)

battle of Karbaladirgeelegyimam husayn hussainislamic poetrylullabymarsiyashia islamthrenody

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

Find out more Hide this message