Munir Niazi – A Poet of Silence, Fear and Inner Worlds | Complete Profile My Memorable Encounters with Munir Niazi I clearly remember the honor of sitting in Munir Niazi’s gatherings four times, although I believe I may have met him five times. Out of these, four attendances are confirmed beyond doubt. During our college days at Government College Sahiwal, he visited twice. Professor Akbar Shah sahib knew that I had some interest in poetry, so he always encouraged me to attend these literary gatherings. On the second floor, in what was probably Room Number 26, we had the rare opportunity to hear his poetry recited directly, face to face. On one occasion, my dear friends Ashfaq Ahmad and Faheem Farroque were also present with me, which made the experience even more memorable and delightful. After the gatherings, tea and sweets were served, adding a warm and cultural touch to the literary session. Thus, I had the privilege of attending Munir Niazi’s gatherings twice at Governme...
Certainly! Here is a detailed description of each verse of the poem by Afzal Shakeel Sandhu, one by one: Verse 1 Original: Hathon se jaisey damn e duniya chuta hua Khwabon ka aik shehr hey Dil mn saja hua Description: The speaker feels as if the grip on worldly life is slipping away from their hands. Despite this, their heart harbors a beautifully adorned city of dreams. This city represents their inner sanctuary, filled with aspirations and visions of an ideal world. Verse 2 Original: Wo shehr jus mn amn o mohabbat ki arzoo Khil khil k phool bn ney ka izhar kr chuki Description: In this dream city, there is a profound yearning for peace and love. This city is vibrant and flourishing, with flowers blooming as a symbol of hope and the expression of beauty and tranquility. Verse 3 Original: Ranj o milal gr che hn taqdeer e zindgi Taqdeer dhool bn ney se inkaar kr chuki Description: Life’s destiny may include sorrow and grief, but the speaker's resolve remains unshaken. They ...
