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    Rubaiyyat & Other Verses
    Rubaiyyat & Other Verses
    Rubaiyyat & Other Verses
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    Rubaiyyat & Other Verses

    By Shahab Ahmed

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    This powerful new collection of poetry from Shahab Uddin Ahmed puts us in touch with the deep emotions we all feel from time to time. In our darkest hours, the fears we hold inside seem all-consuming, and this collection perfectly captures our despair as we remember broken dreams.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherG2 Rights
    Release dateAug 20, 2013
    ISBN9781782810360
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      Rubaiyyat & Other Verses - Shahab Ahmed

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      Rubaiyyat

      & Other Verses

      Shahab Uddin Ahmed

      Copyright ©Shahab Uddin Ahmed 2013

      First edition published in the UK in March 2013

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      © G2 Rights Limited 2013 www.G2rights.co.uk

      All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or utilised in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior written permission of the publisher.

      ISBN: 978-1-78281-036-0

      The views in this book are those of the author but they are general views only and readers are urged to consult the relevant and qualified specialist for individual advice in particular situations. G2 Rights Limited hereby exclude all liability to the extent

      permitted by law of any errors or omissions in this book and for any loss, damage or expense (whether direct or indirect) suffered by a third party relying on any information contained in this book.

      All our best endeavours have been made to secure copyright clearance but in the event of any copyright owner being overlooked please go to www.G2rights.co.uk where you will find all relevant contact information.

      G2 Rights Ltd, Unit 9 Whiffens Farm, Clement Street, Hextable, Kent, BR8 7PG

      For my sister, Rafia Qadir

      CONTENTS

      PART 1: RUBAIYYAT

      1 In the repentance, I drank and drank

      2 Listen not to what others say

      3 Joyous is the day when hopes are alive

      4 The one who prays night and day

      5 In the darkness I looked for light

      6 In the mosque I folded my hands and prayed

      7 A new golden age has dawned for easy borrowing

      8 Irresponsible borrowing has no reward

      9 Nothing bad would happen, take risk without

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