Title: Autumn Moon
Author: Gulzar
Translated By: J.P Das
Publisher: Rupa Pulications India.
Genre: Poetry
Pages: 108
Source: Kindle edition
Rating: 5/5
The Gulzar (Saab), name has been
speaking for itself since decades. He is legendary lyricist, film maker and
what stands him out that he is all time poet.
“Poetry has and always will remain my
'real' passion. It is in poetry that I find true meaning which urges me on
through some turbulent moments in life. Poetry is my life line. The most
exciting moments in my life, even more than the release of my films, have been
when I have seen my poetry in print. ” Says Gulzar
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When I got the chance to read his
book “Autumn Moon” I was literally on the moon while enjoying his nazms or
poems. I was in sense of wonder how could someone write so mesmerizingly.
Although reading him in our language, hindi is a real charm. But when you pick
this book which is translated by JP Da , a doyen of Oriya poetry and one of the
very few 'true' poets on the scene today, you are being left with awe.
Gulzar’s poetry radiates peace, a
warm sunshine on your bare heart, once you started reading him, it is hard to
disconnect from his world, which is always better than reality. Flowing words
of Gulzar saab seem more than real. His short verses give you oxygen, reason
for living.
His poems explore this beautiful
world for you, you never knew if it is exist. Blank pages, few twigs, broken
yarns.. He weaved a meaning of life into his words and it seems like a treat to
enjoy his creations. Actually his imaginations are beyond the world.
Here I’m sharing his poems I loved
the most.
Earrings
As the lamps stare
with blinking eyes,
chandeliers hum
a heavenly tune.
I have plucked your voice
and worn it on my ears
like a pair of earrings.
Eyes
Your eyes—
are they two devotees
kneeling in prayer?
When you raise your eyes,
your look resonates
the wet sound of temple bells.
When you lower your eyes,
now sad and pensive,
the call for prayer ends.
Your eyes ——
are the genesis of creation.
Your eyes ——
are the absolute meaning of life.
So I’m going to read it over and
over. It is highly recommended for those who live gulzar’s words. We’re
actually blessed because of gulzar’s presence in our era.
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