Poetry in politics, politics in poetry
Poetry has many uses. Politicians too have explored poetry in their own ways. Here are some shers that have been often used by them.
By Faisal Fehmi
May 2, 2019
ANDAAZ APNA DEKHTE HAIN AAINE MEIN WOH
Mirror has been used both as a metaphor and a symbol in Urdu poetry. Here is how some of the poets have explored the different aspects of a mirror in their shers: Now, looking at herself in the mirror she is despaired Then, how proud she was for not proffering her heart Look into the… continue reading
By Faisal Fehmi
April 12, 2019
Aashiqi Mein Meer Jaise Khwaab Mat Dekha Karo
It is said that Meer used to go wild at the sight of the moon, as he had an illusion that the face of his separated beloved was reflected in the moon.
By Faisal Fehmi
February 8, 2019
BOL KI LAB AAZAAD HAIN TERE
Whenever there was a need to stand for truth and to raise a voice against oppression, there was a poet to do so. Poetry has inspired many historic revolutions that have restored order in society. This did not, however, come easily to the poets.
By Faisal Fehmi
January 25, 2019
FIVE NEVER-HEARD-BEFORE-COUPLETS OF FAIZ
Faiz Ahmad Faiz was among the most celebrated and popular poets of Urdu. He faced political repression for his revolutionary views. He is acknowledged as a torchbearer of progressivism and modernism in Urdu poetry. Here are five couplets of Faiz that you may not have heard of or read before.
By Faisal Fehmi
January 18, 2019
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