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Unspoken Promise by Shamim Akhtar

A Quiet Sunrise. Photo Courtesy: Shamim Akhtar.
UNSPOKEN PROMISE 

If you can,
look for a few words
scattered somewhere
across the vast distance
between two untimely wishes.

Upon tall pillars
of silent moments,
someone may have tried
to build a bridge —
a bridge adorned
with unspoken words of promise.

Dr. Shamim Akhtar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at ICFAI University Mizoram. A researcher, writer, and a passionate poet explores themes of memory, longing, and the human condition. His work reflects a blend of lyrical sensitivity and deep introspection.

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