Ghazal of Daud Rahbar

Abstract

Doctor Daud Rahbar unfolds social trends, communal aspirations and culinary tastes in his characteristic poetic wit. Although he performed a considerable drill of lyrical poetry, it could not surpass his excellence in prose. However, in the most modern tradition of Urdu ghazal, his Urdu verse is such an addition which is a source of adherence to his past. In his poetry we find an artist propagating freedom of expression . His poetry is not the traditional poetry but a source of connection with his past, culture and heritage. He is not contented with whatever is there, he is always on the look out for the things out of sight , especially the people who are millions of miles away.

Keywords

• social trends
• communal aspirations
• culinary tastes
• poetic wit