Human Aid Society in collaboration with Walur Publication House J&K organized an impressive literary function
Reyaz Rashid
Srinagar March 19: Human Aid Society in collaboration with Walur Publication House J&K organized an impressive literary function at Tagore Hall Srinagar in which debut poetry collection ‘Lost Metaphors’ of young poetess Farhat Iqbal from Muqam Puthkha village Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district was released on Saturday. The poetry book was released by chief guest retired Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Justice Bashir Kirmani who was flanked by former State Chief Information Commissioner G R Sofi, former Commissioner Secretary to the Government, Farooq Ahmad Shah and Nasir Mirza, ex professor, Media Education and Research Centre (MERC), University of Kashmir besides others were present on the occasion. Published by Walur Publication House J&K Anathnag, ‘Lost Metaphors’ has been compiled in the English language. The book is a collection of spiritual poetry, reflecting poetess’s inner feelings and ideas in a way that weaves together the mysterious and routine aspects of life. Farhat Iqbal after completing a Master’s in Microbiology from University of Kashmir got appointed in working Floriculture department. Farhat while talking to Kashmir Images said her first book Lost Metaphors is based on spiritual poetry which was impossible to be compiled had her parents especially her mother not supported her right from the outset. “Actually my book which is compiled in English is based on mystic poetry; Lost Metaphor is not an ordinary nor does extraordinary compilation, this book reflects both mysterious and routine aspects of life. Basically I have jotted down my inner feelings and observations in poetry that soothes the soul as the book reflects mysterious aspects of everyone’s life,” Iqbal added. She said everyone wholeheartedly supported her in compiling the book and that she wants the same encouragement and affection from people so that her journey reaches the next level. ‘Lost Metaphors’ was reviewed Dr. Maroof Ahmad Shah, Mushtaque Basheer Barq and Nasir Mirza who appreciated the valuable effort of the poetess at this young age and pin pointed shortcomings also. Addressing the function, Justice Syed Bashir Ah Kirmani hailed the writing skills and they way poetess has touched different aspects of mysticism, philosophy and realism but he urged upon the young poets and authors to switch over to mother tongue Kashmir language which can be the best and richest way of expression. Speakers on this occasion hailed the efforts of poetess Farhat Iqbal and his contribution in the field of English poetry and literature defying all odds of life. Students and a young entrepreneur were felicitated for their performance their respective fields. On this occasion, many renowned personalities including Editor Uqaab Manzoor Anjum, Patron renowned broadcaster Maqsood Ahmad, HAS Patron Karamat Qayoom, HAS Chairman Bashir Ah Mir, TV news Gulstan Beru in chief Sanam Ajaiz, former DC and Director Agriculture Peerzada Mushtaq Ah , former BDO G M Sofi, representatives social organizations J&K Yateem foundation Chairman Mohammad Rafiq Lone,KNS bureau chief Mohamad Lateef,chairman IRRT Advocate A.R.Hanjora, HWVO Feroz Ah Help Poor NGo representative Human Aid Society Secretary Reyaz Ahmad Ganai, Executive, Naseer Ah Rather, Ghum-u-din Wani and Mohammad Yousuf Khan besides them many journalists, writers, and Ex- SE ERA Shabir Ahmad, Secretary MC Sriangar Chowdray Mudasir Ahmad and other renowned personalities where participated in book releasing ceremony . Renowned broadcaster and anchor Shaherbeen prmanner Ishfaq Lone conducted the proceeding of the entire function in an impressive manner.