Never let your secrets be unveiled,
In misunderstanding, do not be impaled.
False predictions, let them not deceive,
True empowerment, you must believe.
Never obscure your deepest emotions,
Don’t solely admire your virtuous devotions.
A notorious rep, don’t misconceive,
Exiled soul, you may not retrieve.
Never do three things in your life,
Avoid belief, avoid waiting, avoid the strife.
Expressing feelings, with caution, proceed,
These three, as life’s warnings, heed.
Never wholeheartedly love a deceitful heart,
Lost its luster, a deceptive art.
Don’t trust at a mere glance,
Deception can be a deadly dance.
Never underestimate Luqman’s sage advice,
New wealth may come with hidden vice.
Dharma’s eye, with a blindfold, blinds,
Even in marriage, doubts often unwind.
Never judge too swiftly, my friend,
A tree’s seasons, its story may blend.
They can be both good and remorse,
Life’s complexities, stay the course.
Mohammad Kamran
About the poet: Kamran is a budding poet and an English language instructor. Aspiring to become an English major student, he is currently pursuing his intermediate classes at Islamia College Peshawar.
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