Dan Flickstein

Let There Be Light in Darkness

Arts & Literature

“Contrasts of light and dark pervade Dr. Shakoor’s poetry with intent to represent life’s beauty. The verses are replete with metaphors: ‘dew drops that dip into the lips of red roses’ is one of hundreds of poignant examples. How often I paused at such lines to wipe away a tear—a result of recognizing the rarity of such profoundly beautiful verbal expression—and to admire the sublimely artistic mind and soul from which they originated.”

Let There Be Wisdom in Truth

Arts & Literature

“Dr. Shakoor weaves his vision and sensitivity into poetry which captures the spirits of his readers. His medical knowledge cures bodies; his poetry cures souls.”

Many Shades of Wisdom, Volume I

World Religions

“Throughout Dr. Shakoor’s poetry one can observe his recognition of human frailties. Yet his insistence that we constantly seek the better parts of our human nature shines. The reader cannot help but sense the optimism revealed in beautifully crafted lines. . . . The concepts and the poetry are uplifting and important in our modern era too often dominated by greed and materialism.”

Many Shades of Wisdom, Volume II

World Religions

“Throughout Dr. Shakoor’s poetry one can observe his recognition of human frailties. Yet his insistence that we constantly seek the better parts of our human nature shines. The reader cannot help but sense the optimism revealed in beautifully crafted lines. . . . The concepts and the poetry are uplifting and important in our modern era too often dominated by greed and materialism.”