Concerto

In a darkened room, where shadows reign

A spark within restarts the musical refrain

A heavy heart, once lost, now beats anew

As the skylark’s sweet melody shines through

She replays the dreams she thought were lost

Lyrics ripple like a stream, a gentle boast

The invisible piano marches on

She sings with a melodious, mournful tone

Attachments trap the untainted heart

Leaving her alone, torn apart

No sunlight warms, and no delight remains

Only the hidden moon’s pale, ghostly stains

But then she realizes the shadow’s guile

The crunchy bites that fuel her inner smile

The friend she seeks is none other than her own

Inner firefly, that guides her through the unknown

The music of yellow light, a warm caress

Touches her red lips, and kisses her plain forehead’s stress

Holding her white hands, it consoles her soul

Assuring her, nothing’s lost, making her whole

Ask her to replay the music of lush sparks

And let the melody heal her deepest scars.

By: Tajalla Qureshi

Poet: Tajalla Qureshi

Tajalla Qureshi, a radical poet, columnist, fiction writer, researcher, interviewer, poetic instructor, translator and editor from Pakistan. She incredibly weaves, the dynamic aspects of feminine, their chastity,  transparency, accuracy, magnificence, innocence in her writings.She adores, Greeks, Classics, Romantics, and Modern Poets in contemporary times. More particularly, she concocts a door to ancient writings, admirations, and engaging inspirations through her poeticality and musicality. She creates bridge between Classics, Romantics, Moderns and Contemporary.

With addition to it, a  masterful stroke, weaves introspective, devotional, and imaginative threads into rich tapestries that transport readers to mesmerizing realms. Her artistry transforms words into wonders, leaving an indelible mark on the literary landscape.Her unique voice, lyrical language, and profound insights have solidified her position as a leading literary figure in Pakistan and beyond. Her pen dances across the globe, crafting mesmerizing poems, thought-provoking columns, and soul-stirring creative pieces that resonate with readers worldwide.

Additionally, her poetic brilliance shines in over 100 national and international anthologies, journals, magazines, e-papers, and online platforms spanning Pakistan, the USA, Germany, Italy, Romania, Albania, Korea, China, Canada, Africa, Spain, Greece, the UK, Bangladesh, and India. Her research papers, lauded for their depth and originality, have been featured in prestigious academic journals. she embodies a rare synthesis of creativity, intellect, and passion. she is the Co-Founder and Co-Editor of The Wordsmith E-Magazine, Pakistan, a sanctuary where language breathes and artistry flourishes.

Furthermore, her creativity transcend frontiers—her poems have been translated into Chinese, Korean, Ukrainian, Italian, and Spanish, immortalizing her voice in the tongues of distant lands.Her literary journey has taken her to esteemed stages, from presenting poetry at the Pakistani Young Writers’ Conference to delivering research papers at Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore, and an international conference in Uzbekistan. Each appearance solidifies her reputation as a ascending fireball in the literary cosmos.