Anas Shafqat : Writing

The Drowning Child

The Drowning Child

A Poem by Anas Shafqat


Flailing his arms, struggling in vain, Was another child drowning, In the grasp of the merciless waters; He choked, and spluttered, And ga..
I stroll about the terrace …

I stroll about the terrace …

A Poem by Anas Shafqat


I stroll about the terrace; And sounds of my land immerse into my existence: The soft drip of the lonesome trickle of dew, As it embraces th..
Peace, perfect peace, loved Ones, Far away!”

Peace, perfect peace, loved Ones, Far away!”

A Story by Anas Shafqat


He glanced upwards and scrutinized his visage in the bathroom mirror - dense stubble grew on his cheeks and dark circles enveloped his weary..
“I want more and more and more …”

“I want more and more and more …&rdqu..

A Story by Anas Shafqat


He pored over the mammoth book, his glasses almost at the edge of his beaky nose. His eyes were a horrid shade of red, embellished with dark ..
“Don’t go anywhere, please”

“Don’t go anywhere, please”

A Story by Anas Shafqat


The blue pharmaceutical clock ticked twelve and Evan jerked awake. The seven year old boy had sprawled on the couch; waiting for his pare..
Home is not home without you!

Home is not home without you!

A Story by Anas Shafqat


“Amijaan, Papa is home! He is home!” shouted the child, as he flung himself on the newcomer, standing stolidly on the threshold of the doo..