Poet's Wisdom: Connecting Through Common Emotions
In an inspiring session that captivated the literary community of Lucknow, renowned poet Chandra Prakash Verma shared profound insights with aspiring writers and shayars. The event, marked by thoughtful discourse, emphasized the power of poetry to bridge human experiences beyond individual stories.
The Power of Shared Human Experiences
During his conversation with Divya Bhardwaj Bhattacharya, Verma articulated a fundamental truth about poetic connection. He stressed that readers form deeper bonds with poems exploring universal emotions like love, loss, responsibility, and family bonds. When writers concentrate exclusively on personal narratives, their work inevitably reaches a limited audience, missing the opportunity to touch broader hearts.
The poignant recitation of "Ghat Rahi Hai Roz Meri Chahergi" served as a powerful demonstration of this principle. The poem stood as a moving reminder that poetry's true strength emerges from its capacity to capture experiences shared across humanity.
Embracing Accessible Language and Rhythm
Verma addressed a common challenge in contemporary Urdu literature, noting that many publications rely heavily on complex vocabulary. He revealed his personal preference for everyday language that readers can understand immediately. This approach, he believes, makes poetry more inclusive and impactful.
Speaking about the technical aspects of poetic craft, Verma highlighted the crucial role of rhythm. He explained that sometimes the meter demands a specific word choice, requiring writers to select terms that fulfill both semantic meaning and rhythmic flow. This careful balance between meaning and musicality represents the essence of skilled poetry composition.
The session concluded with Verma encouraging young writers to practice this approach consistently, focusing on creating work that speaks to common human experiences while maintaining artistic integrity through proper attention to language and rhythm.
