Salute to Karachiites

Salute to Karachiites, you have lived up to expectations, yet again

By opening your hearts to your fellow citizens, stranded in the rain

Though it was the ruler’s responsibility, to have taken care of them

But time and again you have kept proving your worth as a real gem

Hosting them in your place, and comforting them with food and robe

Your kind gesture that is rare to witness nowadays, across the globe

Be it iftaar dastarkhuwan for poor or sending relief goods in every calamity

You made your mark by serving, above caste or creed, the ailing humanity

Such gestures attributed to you, make you shine and rise above all

They bring pride to our nation, and help us to stand proudly tall

Kindly keep the vacuum filled, by playing your exemplary roles

Vasfy this city counts on you, so keep touching hearts and souls

Salman A. Siddiqui (Vasfy)

Karachi

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