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पगड़ी सँभाल जट्टा उड़ी चली जाए रे पगड़ी की गाँठ पे कोई हाथ ना लगाए रे
मोड़ दे हवा के रुख़ को जो वो आड़े आए रे रोक दे उमड़ती रुत को आँख जो दिखाए रे सरकटी उम्मीदों के पल याद में सजाए रे ख़ून से सनी मिट्टी को भूल तो ना जाए रे देख देती है वो क़समें अब मचा दे हाय रे फिर भले ही सारी पगड़ी ख़ून में नहाए रे पगड़ी सँभाल जट्टा...
इति
The Poet
पीयूष मिश्रा
Piyush Mishra
1963 · 2018
Piyush Mishra does not merely write poetry; he performs it with the raw and unpolished intensity of a man possessed by the contradictions of modern life. Born in Gwalior in 1963, Mishra brought the fierce energy of theatrical rebellion into the realm of contemporary Hindi and Urdu verse. Trained at the National School of Drama, his literary voice is inseparable from his stagecraft. He tackles the complexities of political disillusionment, the agony of lost youth, and the hypocrisies of the capitalist machine with blistering honesty. Pieces like Aarambh Hai Prachand and Husna bridge the gap between classical lyricism and street level angst, ensuring his words resonate powerfully with the restless youth of India. Mishra possesses a rare ability to weave existential despair into intoxicating rhythms, proving that poetry can still scream loudly enough to wake a sleeping conscience. He remains a profoundly influential artist who treats the written word not as a delicate art object, but as a burning torch.
Paired Painting
Kutch Horseman
This striking portrait captures the noble spirit of a Kutch horseman, a figure representing the timeless valor and dignity of the warrior tradition in western India. The artist, through a profound understanding of Indian character, portrays the subject with stoic grace. The figure stands with a quiet, grounded strength, his attire reflecting the cultural identity of the Kutch region, while his steady gaze suggests a soul deeply connected to the land he defends. It is a work that transcends mere documentation, offering instead a bridge to the ethos of a bygone era of regional pride and martial honor.
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