#poem, #prose, POETS & WRITERS (Limited) SERIES: Sarfraz Ahmed

We close the WRITERS & POETS (Limited) SERIES with a golden broach! Our protagonist today is Sarfraz Ahmed from the Uk. He is a brilliant poet and a wonderful human being.

SARFRAZ’S BIO

Sarfraz Ahmed is an amazon bestseller writer from the UK, who achieved success globally as a poet. His recent work includes: «Pardon Me You’re Stepping A Poet«; «The Ramblings of a Romantic Poet» (2023) and «The Gift of Poetry» (2022). In May 2021 he was recognised as a World Contributor Poet by Poetry and Literature World Vision. We can find him at open mic events, where he has shared his poetry globally. In January 2024 he was named one of the poets of the year 2023, by Trending Poets Facebook site.

SARFRAZ IN HIS OWN WORDS

1) What do you feel is the emotional investment a poet/writer must make to create true art, transcendental and powerful?

I think a poet/writer must be invested in their creative process. They need to manage their expectations and understand the market that they are entering. As a poet I know my market and fully understand who is likely to buy my work.

To true art, transcendental and powerful you need to show your vulnerability, let people into your heart. Be inspired by other writers but be original. Remember your work will speak for itself. There is an audience for all forms of creative outlets.

2) What is it that makes you a poet?

Ever since I could remember poetry and writing brought me joy, whilst others would struggle, I could write a poem in minutes. For me it was like breathing. As time went on I practised journaling and found it a great release and helped me with my mental health. What makes me a poet is the capacity to absorb my surroundings, to capture my feelings and desires and put them onto paper. I embrace the tradition, I fully own the title and I am proud to walk in the footsteps of all those that have inspired me, especially US writers such as Maya Angelou, Charles Bukowski and Elliot M Rubin, as well as world renowned poets such as Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī.

Poetry is a gift, something that comes naturally to me, a gift that I cherish and share with the world.

3) Should poets, writers, artists in general, proffer their political opinions?

Poets and writers often feel a duty to share an opinion and political views; this is a burden that many poets and writers past and present have carried. I feel this is a personal choice of the writer, the need to careful not to divide their readers. This should be done strategically not to lay the message across so to offend the reader but to ensure that this is powerful and everlasting.

4) Should artists be involved in political situations and discussions?

I feel this is a personal opinion and choice, but writers need to be aware of the consequences and repercussions of doing so. More often than not artists provide a voice for the voiceless, interpreted through creative expression.

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THE POETIC ART OF SARFRAZ AHMED

Another Night in Milano

Immaculately dressed fashionistas

Experiment

Move this way and that

Bend to the wind

Blend right in

Become part of the scenery

On full view for all to see

Walk up and down

The boulevards and high streets

Dressed in high fashion

On the catwalks they compete

Many come to watch from near and far

To watch the parade

Of the wonderful and bizarre

Under the guise of discretion

Voyeuristic eyes begin to soften

Watch lovers walk hand in hand

Underneath the stars

Others mingle in café and bars

Every now and then

They’ll check that their accessories are intact

They’ll walk on never look back

This is where you’ll find me

Night after night

This is where I come to watch the fight

To watch young Italians walk up and down

In this part of town

No, it’s not a circus

Or a freak show

It’s just another night in Milano

Sarfraz Ahmed

Copyright 2024

All rights reserved

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Till The End of Time

Let me be your shoulder

To cry upon

I’ll be there for you

When all is said and done

When the curtains come down

And the spotlight fades

I’ll be waiting for you in the wings

To give you my heart

To give you everything

I’ll be the light

That shines just for you

To bring you closer to me

To guide you in

I’ll be there for you

If you say you’ll be mine

For now

Forever

Till the end of time

Sarfraz Ahmed

Copyright 2024

All rights reserved

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What Are We?

What are we?

Two bodies intertwined

Like vines

Interwoven

Skin and bone

Caught in between

Fits of rage and rapture

Caged and captured

In our moment of ecstasy

Mounted and put on display for all to see

Left open to interpretation

The circle and square

A wheel within a wheel

An optical illusion

That’s never was quite real

Moving fast

But going nowhere

Vibrant and full of life

A beautiful thing

Two people

Who can’t live without the other one

Bound together for life

With nowhere to run

Sarfraz Ahmed

Copyright 2024

All rights reserved

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I hope you have enjoyed the words and the poetry of Sarfraz Ahmed, a truly artistic soul and a phenomenal writer. With him we are so proud to close these episodes of our POETS & WRITERS (Limited) SERIES. We expect to be back next autumn.

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WE KNOW YOU WILL WANT TO FOLLOW SARFRAZ

Sarfraz Ahmed – Poet
Author of: Eighty-Four Pins – Poetry Collection, My Teachers An Alien!, Two Hearts – A Journey Into Heartfelt Poetry, Stab the Pomegranate – Collective Poetry, The Gift of Poetry and The Ramblings of a Romantic Poet

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarfrazahmedcareersadviser/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sarfraz76194745

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarfrazahmedpoet/

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CHEERS