ASAD [3]

The cleverness of a poet is most evident in the way he or she can twist a common situation and impart it a fresh, enjoyable feel. For example, 'ishq meN marnaa' is a commonly expressed sad and tearful situation, but here's a sh'er that puts a different spin on it:

अब मेरे रोनेवालो! ख़ुदारा जवाब दो
वो बार-बार पूछते हैं, "कौन मर गया?"
ab mere rone waalo, Khudara jawaab do
wo baar baar puchhate haiN, "kaun mar gayaa?"

ख़ुदारा: ख़ुदा के वास्ते, भगवान के लिए
Khudaaraa = For God's sake

I don't know the name of shaa'ir who wrote this sh'er. If you know it, I'd like to hear from you.

- Abhay.
ASAD _also_ stands for "A Sher A Day" !

[(c) Abhay Avachat. Editor: U.V. Ravindra]