Introduction “Pretty Ugly” is a poem by Abdullah Shoaib that echoes the importance of self-worth. The poem not only breaks the conventional beauty standards but also the conventional poetry standards as it is structured as a reverse poem. About the poet Abdullah Shoaib is a poet who is most-known for his poem “Pretty Ugly”. The … Read more
Introduction “Two Planets” is a philosophical poem by Allama Muhammad Iqbal, a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement. The poem, originally written in Urdu as “Do Sitare,” was translated into English by A.J. Arberry. The poem metaphorically portrays two planets, each representing different aspects of human nature and desires. Through this allegory, Iqbal explores … Read more
Introduction “The Last Visit” by Taufiq Rafat is a poem written in free verse that dwells upon the idea of emotions and sentiments that are rooted within one’s culture. The poem talks about the importance of family and isolation. The speaker observes his father throughout the poem on his journey to bidding farewell to his … Read more
Introduction Faiz Ahmed Faiz is an influential revolutionary poet who penned down the poem “Disillusionment” to urge the readers to accept death in its truest form. The poem shows that there is no escaping death so readers should accept death as a part of life. It is only Go who can escape death as He … Read more
Introduction Daud Kamal’s “An Ode to Death” deals with the concept of dying and the uncertainty of life. It explores the mortality of life and the various emotions it evokes in the process of aging. Kamal incites the readers towards a journey; an inevitable journey towards death. Death and dying is a part of life … Read more
