The poem by taufiq rafat

Answer 1

children Understand him

And only this has kept intact

his pride and self-respect.

Otherwise he is a dry stream-bed

living on memories

And an inadequate pension,

And the hospitality

now given, revoked

Of his son and daughters.

An old man,who must be humoured,

And sent to his room

When there are guest about,

But always to be relied on

To keep the children upstairs

Out of mischief.

yes,

They understand him.

From man-roar, and friendly

Punches to the chest,

And damp kisses on scrubbed cheeks,

They sail to the harbour of his knees.

Answer 2

Taufiq Rafat was a Pakistani poet known for his works that blend traditional and modernist elements. His poetry often explores themes of love, loss, and nostalgia, while also incorporating vivid imagery inspired by his surroundings in South Asia. Rafat's poems are characterized by their depth of emotion and exploration of the human experience.