Young Poets Are Redefining Love Poetry: A Brief Overview
Young poets breathe new spirit and life into Urdu poetry by blending evergreen traditions with the modern era. They explain love in all its forms: self-love, social struggles, self-realization, and cultural identity, giving voice to today’s emotions and realities. They have huge fan-following and share their work widely through social media platforms.
Fariha Naqvi
Beete Khwab ki aadi aankhen kaun unhen samjhae
Har aahat par dil yun dhadke jaise tum ho aae
Zid mein aa kar chhod rahi hai un banhon ke sae
Jal jaegi mom ki gudiya duniya dhup-sarae
Sham hui to ghar ki har ek shai par aa kar jhapte
Aangan ki dahliz pe baithe virani ke sae
Har ek dhadkan dard ki gahri thees mein dhal jati hai
Raat gae jab yaad ka panchhi apne par phailae
Kis kis phul ki shadabi ko maskh karoge bolo!!!
Ye to us ki den hai jis ko chahe wo mahkae
Fariha Naqvi is known for its decent style, attractive voice, and heart-touching poetry. She was born into a Syed family in Lahore. Her poetry often focuses on love, resilience, and societal issues, particularly from a female perspective.
Komal Joya
Jhoot kehti thi keh jab chahay bechhar sakta hai
Dil mohabbat mein tere pair bhi par sakta hai
Pair ko girtay hoye dekh ke heraan hain log
Aisay toofan mein tu kohsar akhar sakta hai
Iss rafu gar ki salai mein zara jaan nahi
Phir kisi chout peh yeh zakhm adhaar sakta hai
Jhoot kehti thi keh jab chahay bechhar sakta hai
Dil mohabbat mein tere pair bhi par sakta hai
Komal Joya, a prominent Pakistani poet, was born in Kabirwala in 1983. Her real name is Shazia Ali. She is known for her expressive and emotional Urdu poetry. She has gained a significant following in literary circles. Through her poetry, Komal Joya continues to captivate audiences with her unique voice and perspective.
Afkar Alvi
Hamare daur ko barbaad kar gaye afkar
Yeh kaun aaye ke ghar ghar se dar gaye afkar
Tamam log bahut khush hain, apni masti mein hain
Main kis se boloon, mere log mar gaye afkar
Woh mujh pe ghaur karega tou mujh se poochay ga
Ke aadhe aadhe ho, aadhe kidhar gaye afkar
Hamari aankh khuli tum nahi thay, khamoshi thi
Laga ke basti se darya guzar gaye afkar
Tumhare baad humein waswason ne gher liya
Yeh sirf bhonki, mere baal-o-par gaye afkar
Hamare daur ko barbaad kar gaye afkar
Yeh kaun aaye ke ghar ghar se dar gaye afkar
Afkar Alvi, a young and bright Siraiki poet, is known for his thought-provoking poetry. With a distinct voice and perspective, his work delves into love, identity, and social justice themes. His poetry is a testament to his courage and creativity.
Ysra Rizvi
Sar-e-aam tamasha karta hai
Aur raahgeeron se darta hai
Masroof sahi, majboor sahi
Par apne aap se larta hai
Dil khol baghawat keh kar wo
Rasmon ka dam bhi bharta hai
Lo, ishq ne shor machaya hai
Par kaan kahan wo dharta hai
Ek aas ko lekar jeeta hai
Aur roz usi pe marta hai
Yasra Rizvi, a renowned Pakistani poet and TV actress, blends raw emotions with social commentary in her poetry. Her journey shows personal resilience and advocacy, using bold, evocative language to address themes like love and societal struggles with authenticity.