If only I were a cuckoo, free
To wander the endless, quiet sky,
Where winds would whisper along with me,
And clouds would listen as I fly.
Dr. Muhammad Ishaq Abbasi, hailing from Tehsil Kahuta, Islamabad, Pakistan, shares his poetry
Dr. Muhammad Ishaq Abbasi, born on November 16, 1975, in Khuian village, Tehsil Kahuta, Islamabad, Pothohar area of Pakistan, is an internationally recognized poet, writer, and educator. Writing primarily in English, his literary works focus deeply on Nature and Peace, themes close to his heart and central to his lifelong mission. From a very young age, Dr. Abbasi faced profound personal loss—his mother passed away when he was just three years old, after a tragic fall into a ravine. This early life hardship shaped his resilient spirit and inspired his poetic voice, which now echoes the message of peace, humanity, and emotional resilience across borders. He has won multiple awards and has consistently secured top positions in numerous national and international poetry competitions. His poems have been published in anthologies, literary journals, newspapers, and magazines around the world. Dr. Abbasi is also a vibrant member of over 30 global literary and humanitarian organizations. In 2024, Dr. Abbasi earned 3rd place in the prestigious Friedrich von Schiller International Literary Competition held in Germany, marking yet another milestone in his literary journey.
An Urge of an Ant
If only I were a cuckoo free,
To wander the endless, quiet sky,
Where winds would whisper along with me,
And clouds would listen as I fly.
I’d look below with aching sight,
At hearts grown heavy, cold, and still,
That lost their warmth, their inner light,
And buried dreams beneath their will.
With every note my soul would sing,
So soft, so pure, yet full of pain,
I’d touch the chords once trembling,
And make them feel alive again.
For deep inside, though lost in art,
A silent music waits in every heart.
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