Sher on Tanz-o-Mizah
The poetry of humour
and satire has multiple dimensions and makes sense to readers at different planes. This poetry makes you laugh but it also drives you to taste the bitterness of life. This selection of verses will help you see life from close quarters and appreciate its richness and variety through humour and satire.
coat aur patlūn jab pahnā to mister ban gayā
jab koī taqrīr kī jalse meñ leader ban gayā
donning fancy clothes beame a gentlean avowed
and turned into a leader on speaking to a crowd,
coat aur patlun jab pahna to mister ban gaya
jab koi taqrir ki jalse mein leader ban gaya
donning fancy clothes beame a gentlean avowed
and turned into a leader on speaking to a crowd,
