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Sakeena Jabeen

Sakeena Jabeen has done Masters in English and has immense passion for writing. Hailing from Pulwama, she has contributed for many anthologies like Inked Thoughts, Road Taken etc.

Hangout few moons before the fall

"Hangout few moons before the fall, Hath enough time to rejoice, Roamed as Doe hither and thither, Had eaten full from delicious thall," writes the poetess.

Lull of Night

"Chilly gusts of fanny breeze. And the sting of mosquitoes, Besides the buzzing of flies, Barking dogs and tossing boots."

I’M GLAD I MET YOU

"I'm glad I met you, O'ye beautiful creation of God, What matter doth God created thee, Sparkling eyes, curly locks and strong head"

A LOVELY GLIDE

"Both of us were in between, The lovely glides of fluffy flakes, Gliding fast as fish hurry in blue, To evade the trap of her hunt."

Kangri and Kashmir

We use different gadgets to counter the bone-chilling chill, yet the most important gadget is the earthen firepot Kangri or Kanger.

COUNTERFEIT SMILE

"A counterfeit smile Under the luminous big canvas, Staged he the lively picture, Some wore crispy, some camouflage."

Faint Smile

"Under the starry moonlit night, Like a sea in wait to eat, Bulbs too dwindle their light, As gazed upon the burnt cheat."

Weeping Jhelum

"Wept no more Jhelum On the banks of river Jhelum, Murmuring sound of bubbling drops, Rhythmic lyric of her bait."

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