What Does the Pen Prefer to Write?

Written by Nishat Aftabi

What should a pen write,

victory or defeat?

What should a pen write,

folly or wisdom?

What should a pen write,

love or hatred?

What should a pen write,

happiness or sadness?

What should a pen write,

peace or war? 

What should a pen write,

black or white?

Should the pen focus on the nays,

While defying the positives?

If there’s nothing to criticise? 

Let the pen decide,

What it prefers to write!

Nishat Aftabi

Nishat speaks and writes from the heart: whether it’s her poetry, her opinions on society, or even spirituality- she’s honest and true to herself. 

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