Sunday, 25 May 2025

Whispers of Spring and Summer

Whispers of Spring and Summer

The morning stirs with tender grace, 
A golden glow on nature’s face.
The songbirds wake the sleepy skies,
As blossoms stretch and dreams arise.

In spring, the world is fresh and fair,
With perfume drifting through the air.
Soft winds play games with emerald leaves,
And petals fall like silken sleeves.

The brooklet hums a gentle song,
Where butterflies drift all day long.
Each branch a cradle, softly swung,
Where hope and new beginnings hung.

But as the days grow long and bright,
And noon glows strong with golden light,
Summer walks in with sun-kissed feet,
And warms the earth in steady heat.

The fields grow tall, the trees grow wide,
The rivers swell with pulsing pride.
Children laugh in playful cheer,
Chasing time through skies so clear.

The air is rich with mango's taste,
And time moves slow—there is no haste.
Barefoot steps on grassy ground,
With buzzing bees the only sound.

From spring’s first bloom to summer’s flame,
Each day is never quite the same.
Yet both speak soft in nature’s tongue,.
A ballad sweet, forever sung.

Spring whispers, “Wake, begin anew,”
While summer hums, “Be bold and true.”
Together, they enchant the land,
With colors brushed by nature’s hand.

So let me breathe their blended air,
And find my soul awakened there.
In every leaf and sunbeam bright,
Their whispers fill my heart with light.

Jiger 

Saturday, 24 May 2025

When Love Stands Tall

For Those Who Place Their Trust in Love

When Love Stands Tall

The hatemongers shout, they rage and sneer, Spreading hatred far and near.
Their words like fire, cruel and wild,
Trying to poison every human and child.

But love walks in with quiet grace,
A gentle smile upon its face.
It heals the wounds, it lifts the soul,
Restoring hearts and making whole.

Though hatred howls in storm and night,
Love holds strong with steady light.
It plants a seed in every heart—
A blooming hope, a brand new start.

So let them try, let hatred roar,
Love opens every bolted door.
And in the end, as dawn is spun,
Love stands shining—above the hatred.

#Jiger

The Cloak of Dust

The Cloak of Dust

I do not seek a golden throne,
Nor treasures buried, nor lands I own.
The stars are richer than jeweled rings,
And freedom flies on humble wings.

Let others chase the palace gate,
I walk alone, yet proud and straight.
No crown can match the soul's pure flame,
No coin can buy a lasting name.

In a tattered robe, I rise and stand,
With dreams unbought, and empty hands.
My wealth? A heart that won’t betray—
A truth to speak, a path to stay.

So let the world its titles trade,
I’ll wear the silence, unafraid.
For in the dust, I’ve come to see, 
The soul, not gold, makes kings of me.

Mushtaq  Pahalgami 

Pahalgam Rises Again 🌟

Pahalgam Rises Again 🌟 

After a month of silence, storm, and shade,
Pahalgam wakes where memories fade.
The river hums its silver tune once more,
While pine trees whisper what came before.

The meadows stretch in emerald pride,
Snow melts gently from the mountainside.
Shattered paths now find their pace,
Winds return with a softer grace.

Shutters rise in shops once closed, 
Laughter echoes where hush imposed.
The shepherd sings, the pony walks, 
The valley breathes, the silence talks.

Hope returns on the chinar’s breeze, 
With every blossom, the heart finds ease.
After the storm, a peaceful track—
Pahalgam smiles, its spirit back.

#Mushtaq_Pahalgami 

Sunday, 11 May 2025

Many young individuals from the Pahalgam region have been requesting me that they want to organize a blood donation camp to support blood banks and aid those in need.

Many young individuals from the Pahalgam region have been requesting me that they want to organize a blood donation camp to support blood banks and aid those in need.


Today, I had a conversation with the Chief Medical Officer of Anantnag, and he has agreed to support this initiative.
He informed me that a camp will be established at the Pahalgam Hospital soon, where local youth can donate blood.
I hope all the youth from my area will come forward to donate blood for the sake of humanity and mankind.
In Islam, donating blood is generally considered a noble and commendable act, aligning with the core Islamic principles of saving lives, helping others in need, and demonstrating compassion. The Holy Qur'an states. 💕

Mushtaq Pahalgami
Himalayan Welfare Organization-HWO J&K

Saturday, 10 May 2025

Voice of the Valley: Mushtaq Pahalgami

Voice of the Valley: Mushtaq Pahalgami

In the land where rivers write old songs,
Where cedar trees have stood for long,
A voice rose up, calm yet strong—
To right the silent, age-old wrong.

Not with swords, nor with might,
But words that burn and hearts that light,
He walked the trails where few would tread,
Where fear was thick, and hope had fled.

He spoke of rights, of truth, of care,
Of forests stolen, skies unfair.
He stood for those whose voices cracked,
Whose dreams were bruised, whose power lacked .

Against the greed that scars the green,
He stands—a force, calm but keen.
For every child, for every tree,
He writes a song of dignity.

A guardian of his mountain land,
With paper, passion, heart, and hand.
Not fame, not gold, he sought to claim,
But justice whispered in his name.

Mushtaq—activist, fierce and true,
The wind of change, the morning dew.
In the valley , his echo stays—
A light that cuts through darkest days.