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'Fernweh' in Urdu poetry

Introduction A while ago a good friend, Ana, introduced me to the German word “fernweh”. This word, from what I gather, means “wanderlust”, a longing to explore, travel, see far away places. Ana asked me if Urdu has something like this and I was intrigued. This post remained in d…

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Banality of Grief (Poem)

Banality of Grief Hold the opposing truths, gently in your gaze you may sound obvious but it is real for you You may feel small but isn’t it weighing on you? You must speak cry even The banality of your Grief that you think, is in your mind You may weep even shout but you must sa…