LARKANA: Three anthologies of poetry in Sindhi were launched in three separate and consecutive sessions here on Sunday and Monday evenings under the aegis of literature department of Arts Council of Pakistan Larkana.
The books included Andar jee mosam (The Weather Within) by prominent and septuagenarian poet Dr Bashir Ahmed Shaad, Kayla (Thought) by Said Pirzado and Judaea jay jazeeray tey (At the Island of Separation).
The sessions were presided over by poet and Additional Commissioner-I Larkana Ahmed Sultan Khoso, famous poet Jawad Jaferi and Mohammad Ali Pathan.
Reviewing Andar jee mosam, speakers said it contained the poetry which reflected Dr Shaad’s deep
and subtle feelings of love and dedication to the soil where he was born. The poet had poured his inner feelings in his poetry which was emotive, touching and rhythmic.
The book contained the poetry composed during six decades and was classified in three periods given the social, political development of the society and emotional evolution and maturity of age of the poet during those years. His poetry depicted those periods impressively, they added.
They also said Dr Shaad was a seasoned poet whose poetry echoed his enlightenment, progressive ideas and deep thoughts. His poetry presented the best pattern of linguistic subtleties as well.
Dr Shaad said: “I have honestly expressed my feelings born in response to the conditions of society I came across at different times.”
Speaking on Khayal, the speakers said Pirzado was a researcher and doctor of philosophy besides being a poet. He had composed very powerful prose poetry which portrayed life in its true shape and condition in local background. In his poetry, loneliness, sorrow and social problems were frequently focused on.
Speaking on Judaee jey jazeeray tey, speakers said Shahmeer Soomro through his unique poetic diction had created an elevated place for himself in the realm of Sindhi poetry. He had got special trait of composing ghazal. His poetry had been sung by many famous singers. They said that while reading or listening to his poetry, one felt one’s heart throbbing and dancing as well at the same time due to its appeal.
Shahmeer Soomro speaking about his poetry said: “I tried to represent through my poetry the agony and prosperous days which I have experienced at different times in my life.”
Amongst those who spoke included Dr Mohammad Khan Shaikh, Dr Ahsan Danish, Dr Riazat Buriro, Zarar Pirzado, Prof Naveed Sandilo and others.
Prominent singers Saleem Raza Kumbhar and Altaf Samo enthralled the audience with their melodious voice and enticing music.
Published in Dawn, December 23rd, 2020
