Dard Aur Umeed Ka Taraana: Chand Sher

Dard Aur Umeed Ka Taraana: Chand Sher

By Ishaq Qureshi

Dard jab hadd se guzarta hai toh gaa leta hoon,
Aankh nam hoti hai toh shama jala leta hoon.

Ash'aar-e-Umeed (اشعارِ امید)

1. Umeed Ka Diya:
> Raat kitni bhi andheri ho toh darna kaisa,
> Subah ka noor lakeeron mein chupa rehta hai.

2. Safar Ki Haqeeqat:
> Thak ke baitho na abhi raah ke patthar pe 'Ishaq',
> Aane waali hai hawa zulf bikharne waali.

3. Lafzon Ka Sahil:
> Kashtiyan doob bhi jaati hain toh gham kya karna,
> Hum toh dariya ke talatum mein utar jaate hain.

Reflections on Classical Meter

Every couplet above adheres to classical bahr (poetic meter). The rhythm is designed to match the cadence of human breathing at dusk. When you recite poetry slowly, the heart rate drops, the mental clutter settles, and language becomes a sanctuary rather than a tool of transaction.