Ever heard of the new revolution on the popular social scene? I'm talking about the mass SMS chain messaging where everyone gets the chance to vent their disgust at general happenings in the world and enjoy anonymity behind the argument that they were just forwarding a chain message. It was deemed an excellent way for movements to gain popularity during the chief justice drama (rather a soap opera with about 200+ episodes). Now there is a new player in town and his name is Faraz!
The poetry is pinching and targeted issues are mostly related to politics; sometimes its sad and really hilarious at the same time. "Faraz" has certainly tackled the recent impeachment/resignation saga with interesting insights and decent humor.
Some of his artwork was interesting political satire mainly directed towards Musharaf's last days in office. I wouldn't be surprised if this SMS campaign continues on with unbiased criticism of our governments and their blunders.
On a more serious and solemn note, I must pay tribute to late Ahmed Faraz, who was the urdu poet for the masses. His word was simple and true to many hearts. It surely struck notes to mine many many times. Two of his most popular and well recognized excerpts are copied below:
Ab key bichray to shayad kabhi khwabon mein milein,
Jis tarah sukhay huay phool kitabon mein milein;
Tu khuda hai na mera ishq farishton jaisa
Dono insaan hain to kyon itnay hijabon mein milein.
Ranjish hi sahi dil ko dujhaney ke liye aa
Aa phir se mujhey chor ke jaaney ke liye aa,
Kis kis ko bataein ge judayee ka sabab hum
Tu mujh se khafe hai toh zamaney ke liye aa
May his soul rest in peace.