Poems of Dr. Abu Tahir (India)

 

Dr. Abu Tahir is an erudite polymath whose distinguished academic and literary career spans over two decades. With a deep-rooted passion for education and writing, he has authored more than ten acclaimed books across national and international platforms. His works explore topics as diverse as “Riba and Islamic Banking”, “Foundation of Artificial Intelligence”, “The Internet of Things”, and “philosophical literature ”, alongside poetic masterpieces such as 'মধ্যরাত্রির মায়া' (The Enchantment of Midnight) and 'স্বপনের স্রোত' (Streams of Dreams). He has received numerous honors, including the Rashtriya Pratibha Samman, APJ Abdul Kalam Bharatiya Ratna Samman, Swarna Padak, kavi and Sahitya Ratna Award and the prestigious title of একবিংশ শতাব্দীর সেরা বাঙালি (Greatest Bengali of the 21st Century), EZCC, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Government of India. His works are widely published in acclaimed journals and literary magazines globally. Currently, he serves as the Principal of East Malda B.Ed. College, and has been nominated for the D.Litt. program at King’s University, Texas, USA.

 The Song of Simple Joy

In the hush of dawn's embrace,

Joy arrives with tender grace—

A child's smile, a sparrow's flight,

Golden whispers of morning light.

Not in riches, nor in fame,

But in calling each leaf by name.

In laughter shared with tearful eyes,

In starlit talks beneath calm skies.

Joy is a candle, quietly bright,

Burning through our longest night.

It hums in silence, sings in air—

An unseen friend, forever there.

Peace Has a Face

Peace has a face—serene and wide,

A river’s hush, a moonlit tide.

It lives in arms that hold, not fight,

In prayers that soar beyond the night.

It blooms in gardens where children play,

In mothers’ songs at end of day.

It walks not loud but firm and clear,

A step that wipes away our fear.

Peace is not silence born from dread—

It’s every word of love we’ve said.

It is the hope we dare to keep,

That lulls the storm, that lets us sleep.

Love Is the Light We Carry

Love is the light we carry inside,

When all the world forgets to guide.

It mends the soul, it heals the air,

It finds us broken, still dares to care.

In trembling hands, it plants the seed,

In every wound, it stops the bleed.

It’s not just roses, songs, or fire—

It is the heart's most sacred choir.

Love speaks softly, never shouts,

Walks through shadows, silencing doubts.

It is the bond no time can sever—

The truth that sings in us forever.

©® Dr. Abu Tahir