In the poignant tapestry of life, the struggles and hardships faced by the poor, or “ghareeb,” find expression in the emotive language of Urdu and Hindi poetry. Two-line poetry, or “2 line shayari,” encapsulates the harsh reality of poverty with profound brevity. “Empty pockets, heavy heart, in the folds of poverty, every sigh is a piece of art,” captures the emotional weight carried by those enduring financial hardship. The simplicity of two-line Urdu poetry on poverty becomes a poignant canvas, depicting the resilience and grace found amidst adversity.
Selected Urdu Poetry on Poverty and Poor People
amiir-e-shahr ki thaa zo.am-e-eqtidaar me.n gum
Gariib-e-shahr sadaa jabr-e-naaravaa me.n rahaa
TAHIRA JABEEN
Gariib kis se tabassum kaa falsafa puuchhe
amiir-e-shahr to hai apne kaarobaar me.n gum
MAJEED KHAM GANWI
amiir-e-shahr ke haatho.n me.n qismato.n ke charaaG
Gariib apnaa ko.ii kaise kaarobaar kare
FAKHIR JALALPURI
ko.ii amiir man-o-salvaa par bhii ranj kare
ko.ii Gariib rahe sirf phiikii daal se KHush
ANAS NABEEL
dafnaa diyaa gayaa mujhe chaa.ndii kii qabr me.n
mai.n jis ko chaahtii thii vo la.Dkaa Gariib thaa
ANJUM REHBAR
More Two Line Poetry on Ghareeb Insan
ba.De logo.n ke uu.nche bad-numaa aur sard mahlo.n ko
Gariib aa.nkho.n se taktaa huu.n to aa.nkhe.n bhiig jaatii hai.n
WASI SHAH
in bad-nasiib aa.nkho.n ne dekhii hai baar baar
diivaar me.n Gariib kii KHvaahish chunii hu.ii
MUNAWWAR RANA
ek muddat se muqaddar hai Gariib-ul-vatanii
ko.ii pardes me.n naa-KHush ho to ghar bhii jaa.e
AHMAD FARAZ
barbaad dil kaa aaKHirii sarmaaya thii umiid
vo bhii to tum ne chhiin liyaa mujh Gariib se
AGHA HASHR KASHMIRI
jaise ho umr bhar kaa asaasa Gariib kaa
kuchh is tarah se mai.n ne sambhaale tumhaare KHat
WASI SHAH
Urdu ghazals, with their melodic verses and evocative expressions, delve deeper into the human experience of poverty. “Ghurbat ka safar, har kadam par, aankhon mein basi hai ek dastan,” translates to “The journey of poverty, at every step, holds a tale in the eyes.” Ghazals eloquently articulate the multifaceted nature of the ghareeb insan, weaving together themes of struggle, resilience, and the indomitable spirit to rise above hard times. In the realm of Hindi poetry on poverty, or “hindi shayari,” verses often portray the stark contrasts between the haves and the have-nots, offering a poignant reflection on the societal disparities that perpetuate the cycle of poverty.
Final Words on Ghareeb Log / Ghurbat Shayari in Urdu and Hindi
Two-line Urdu poetry on ghurbat encapsulates the rawness of the human experience when faced with financial constraints. “In the courtyard of poverty, dreams bloom, like resilient flowers in a harsh monsoon,” paints a vivid picture of the enduring spirit found in the midst of scarcity. Whether through the concise beauty of 2 line shayari or the elaborate expressions of ghazals, Urdu and Hindi poetry become a mirror reflecting the untold stories and silent struggles of those navigating the challenging terrain of poverty.
