AHSAN JAN ALLAWALA a student from Karachi has sent this contribution to be published at Jahane Rumi. I am publishing this for it is straight from his heart, even though so much of hope associated with her has been frittered away. (RR)
“Muhtarma Benazir Bhutto – As I See It”
Dedicated to Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir BhuttoI now begin this verse with the same magical motto”Roti, Kapra aur Makaan”
Created all the magic that ignited her charm
Starting in life as a daughter of a titan
Grasping all to knowledge she started to lighten
A very shy girl who led an insulated life
There weren’t any difficulties that she couldn’t slice
Reared in violent world of politics
She stood out as a person and soon became a symbol for a nation
Hardwork and Patience is what she was addicted to
From violence and vulgarity, she was restricted to
Blessed with extra-ordinary charisma, showered with beauty
All through her life she held tightly the reins of her duty
Smart, suave and sophisticated was definitely she
Soon elevated towards success from the debris
Eager to take Herculean challenges that poised great risks
Always used her tenderness to lower the fists
When there’s a will there’s a way is the strategy that she applied
Smile is the language in which she always replied
Young and glamorous she always portrayed herself
Never undertook any decision until it satisfies the people, the nation and herself
She had a vision, she had courage
Always used gentleness as her luggage
She made a place in people’s heart
With love and appreciation she soon emerged as a star
At the height of her popularity
She controlled the minority, and even the majority
Gentleness and simplicity added to her allure
She returned to her motherland as a cure
Soon she earned the title `Daughter of the East`
Just then an element of fatalism seeped
Promised to served the nation with all her might
Until someone snatched away her right
Running out of quotations to continue it further
As the painful thoughts of her demise cannot be expressed in the verses I’ve put together
This verse now ends this little tribute
On the behalf of the nation, I’d like to honor her with a salute.
