Amir Murtaza
Based in Karachi, Amir Murtaza is a Consultant and Writer. He is a published writer of two poetry books, “Khizan Main Rang Dhoondta Hoon” & “The Last Clouds”. Amir can be contacted at amirmurtaza1@hotmail.com
Migratory Birds
Every year in the winter
Migratory birds from Siberia
Visit the wetlands of Sindh
After flying thousands of miles.
This migration is so hard
They leave their homes
Come to see the beauty of Sindh
Enjoy the beautiful weather.
Seeing and listening to these beautiful birds
Is a beautiful experience.
I’m happy to see them from a far distance
When you approach them, they are afraid.
These migratory birds
They are our guests
Don’t disturb them
Let them enjoy their time.
Hunting them is strictly forbidden
Don’t support their hunting.
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Our Guests
From Karachi to Badin Road
Poachers were standing on the side of the road
Various migratory birds in their hands
I saw pelicans, mallards and waders.
It was a painful sight
To saw these beautiful birds of Mother Nature
I was just thinking
What will people do to buy them?
Will they slaughter and eat them?
These birds will be used as special dishes
For lunch and dinner
This has made me sad.
We are here to protect these guests
It is our responsibility
Otherwise the birds will send the message
To their friends
This place is not safe
They map change their route
And, Stop coming to our lands.
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