This is the Reason I Missed

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This is the Reason I Missed

My appointment at the dentist.

When I turned on the TV

I found there was no entry

Into Lahore. For the maulvi

Had taken over the country.

He says that Asia Bibi

(A Christian Pakistani

Accused of blasphemy

Found 'not guilty')

Must not walk free.

He's set fire to buses

Filled the air with curses.

He has nothing to do

So I can do nothing

But wait for him to

Stop his barking.

Comments

Anya Ali (author) from Rabwah, Pakistan on March 05, 2020:

@Ruth: Thank you!

Kathryn Collins from UK on March 05, 2020:

Thank you for giving me a small glimpse of your world

Anya Ali (author) from Rabwah, Pakistan on March 04, 2020:

@Margaret: Thank you very much!

Margaret Pan from Athens on March 04, 2020:

Wow, such a unique topic to write on! Well done!

Anya Ali (author) from Rabwah, Pakistan on February 25, 2020:

@Bill: Thank you!

Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on February 25, 2020:

Very interesting read! Thank you!

Anya Ali (author) from Rabwah, Pakistan on February 23, 2020:

@MG Singh: Thank you!

MG Singh emge from Singapore on February 23, 2020:

Your poem is beautiful and touching and I can relate to the case which was sad.

Anya Ali (author) from Rabwah, Pakistan on February 23, 2020:

@Peggy: Thank you!

Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on February 23, 2020:

I am unfamiliar with the background of this case, but enjoyed your poetry.

Anya Ali (author) from Rabwah, Pakistan on February 02, 2020:

@DreamerMeg: Thank you very much for liking my little poem. I live far from Lahore myself, but for Lahoris, it must have been very scary.

DreamerMeg from Northern Ireland on February 02, 2020:

I remember that incident. It must have been very scary for everyone concerned. Great poem, covers the case and the cause with great minimalism. (There probably is no such term, but I couldn't think of a word that meant you had used very few words and yet had completely covered the subject.)

Anya Ali (author) from Rabwah, Pakistan on January 31, 2020:

Thank you!

Mark Tulin from Ventura, California on January 31, 2020:

Like the dramatic banter in this poem, Bushra.

Anya Ali (author) from Rabwah, Pakistan on January 31, 2020:

@Harish: Thank you!

Harish Mamgain from New Delhi , India on January 31, 2020:

I like this poem because it reflects concern for another human being. Good going Bushra.

Anya Ali (author) from Rabwah, Pakistan on January 29, 2020:

@Brenda: Thank you!

BRENDA ARLEDGE from Washington Court House on January 29, 2020:

Good reason to miss one's appointment.

Stay safe from the violence.

Nice write.