Poetry
Our largest shelf: 100+ collections of ghazals, nazms and English verse by new Pakistani poets. Whether you read for heartbreak or for healing, there's a book here with your name on it.
Top 10 in PoetryDreaming Souls and Dancing HeartsMiangul SaadDreaming Souls and Dancing Hearts is a nostalgic poems book that shares the inevitability of en…
حرفِ تمنا - Harf e TamanaMumtaz H ChaudhryHurf-e-Tamanna is a beautifully written Urdu poetry book in which each verse carries a hidden m…
Top 10 in PoetryConscious and conflictSyeda Zauraiz SohailConscious and Conflict is a powerful combination of a young adult poetry book and short stories…
شام ٹھہر گئی - Sham Thehr GaiSyed Mohammad AzherSham Thehr Gai is an engagingly sweet poetry book about the poet’s expression of thoughts and e…
Top 10 in PoetryLanguage of the DeadAyesha ZafarLanguage of the Dead by Ayesha Zafar is a beautiful love poetry book that celebrates love, hear…
Purple WineThe Authors AtticPurple Wine is a fantasy poetry book by The Authors Attic . It is an interesting poem book abou…
بے ہنر - Bey HunarShehryar Akhter Ali KhayalThis social poetry book by Shehryar Akhtar Ali Khayal conveys a message of freedom of thought a…
The Universe of MyselfSachal AqeelThe Universe of Myself is a broken marriage poems book that shares a glimpse into a husband’s e…
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Incarcerated Emotions- Book About Overcoming Fear
Book About Overcoming Fear, Incarcerated Emotions by Muhammad Noman is a powerful journey through the hidden thoughts of a person who feels afraid of the world but slowly learns to understand it. This deeply emotional poetry book …
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The Realm of DarknessOzma MushtaqueThe Realm of Darkness is a diverse poetry book that beautifully shows the full spectrum of huma…
کمالؔ لمحے - Kamal LamhayKamalud DinKamal Lamhe is a poem book about morality that takes readers on a thoughtful journey through li…
ریگزار - RegzaarSumbul SeharThis poems book on life lessons by Sumbul Sehar is a rich and engaging collection that showcase…
Thief of HeartFaran AhmedThis philosophical poetry book is a collection of over fifty poems written over the span of a d…
Top 10 in PoetryDwells- Anthology Book of PoemsFatima AhmedDiscover “Dwells By: Fatima Ahmed”, a captivating anthology book of poems that takes readers on…
#1 in PoetryDear Letters- Contemporary Poetry BookEesha Iftikhar"Dear Letters" by Eesha Iftikhar is a remarkable collection of contemporary poetry books that e…
Top 10 in PoetryTheory of LoveNoor Ul HudaDiscover one of the best poetry books about love, Theory of Love by Noor Ul Huda, a heartfelt c…
سفرِ زندگی / Safar e ZindagiKhatija YaseenDiscover سفرِ زندگی / Safar e Zindagi by Khatija Yaseen, a heartfelt journey of faith and resil…
From doing content writing to composing a novel story and then hands on poetry too.. This girl is slaying. Btw, Impressed with language of expression.
— Elsa Anna, verified reader
ِاِک پرِ خیال / Ik Par e Khyal- Reflective Poetry Book About LifeMuneera QureshiIk Par e Khyal (اِک پرِ خیال) by Muneera Qureshi is a reflective poetry book in urdu that speak…
Inside outZarish IqbalI couldn’t find anyone I could share what I think with so I picked up the pen. I found the best…
My Soul's Cravings- Healing Poetry BookTahreem Afzal"My Soul's Cravings" by Tahreem Afzal is among healing poetry books that connect with readers f…
Bold, Beautiful and a Little Stupid- Self-Reflection Poetry BookKhedija SuhailDive into “Bold, Beautiful and a Little Stupid” by Khedija Suhail, a self-reflection poetry boo…
محبت کے رنگ / Muhabat Kay RungMuhammad Afzal AnsariDiscover Muhabat Kay Rung (محبت کے رنگ) by Muhammad Afzal Ansari, an Urdu poetry collection giv…
لفظ میرے بات تمھاری / Lafz Mere Bat TumhariHania IrmiyaDiscover the soul-stirring "لفظ میرے بات تمھاری / Lafz Mere Bat Tumhari" by Hania Irmiya, an Ur…
گلستانِ طُرشہ / Gulistan e Turshaطُرشہ شبیر احمدDiscover the beauty of the Urdu prose poetry book گلستانِ طُرشہ / Gulistan e Tursha by طُرشہ شب…
Maya Chronicles- Meaningful Poetry BookMaya FareedMaya Chronicles by Maya Fareed is one of the most meaningful poetry books you will read this ye…
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Aqleem Fatimah: "Ishq Ilham Hai" Spiritual Poetry with Daastan. - Daastan
An insightful interview with Aqleem Fatimah on Ishq Ilhaam Hai, discussing love, her writing inspiration, and her journey with daastan.
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زندگی اک گلدستۂگلاب از ماہیؔ شاہین - Daastan
زیرِ نظر کتاب ماہی شاہین ؔ کاشعری مجموعہ ہے جس میں انھوں نے اپنی خوبصورت شاعری کو پیش کیا ہے۔ ان کے اشعار میں ایک تسلسل اور خوبصورتی دکھائی دیتی ہےجو پڑھنے والے بھلی معلوم ہے۔جیسے یہ اشعار ملاحظہ فرمائیں
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اِک پر ِ خیال از منیرہ قریشی - Daastan
”اِک پرخیال“بنیادی طور پر بہت سی تحریروں پر مبنی ہے۔اس میں موجود دلچسپ مضامین قاری کی توجہ کا مرکز بنتے ہیں۔اس کتاب کے ذریعے منیرہ قریشی نے دراصل قاری کو بہت اچھی اچھی نصیحتوں سے نوازا ہے۔ اپنے احساسات وخيالات کو لفظ کے پیرہن میں سموتے ”اک پرخيال!“ مختلف النوع موضوعات کا ایک ایسا آئینہ ہے جو فاضل مصنفہ کے دلی جذبات کا عکاس ہے
Poetry books — common questions
What are the best Poetry books by Pakistani authors?
Rated highest by readers on Daastan: Derange Life (5.0/5 from 14 readers), Habibi (5.0/5 from 8 readers) and ز-ر-ش - Zay Ray Sheen - Positive Poetry (5.0/5 from 8 readers).
Which Poetry book should I read first?
The most-read titles on this shelf are Chaos Within, Fajr and Noor- Islamic Poetry Book and Theory of Love — a fair place to start if you are new to poetry.
Who are the Poetry authors on Daastan?
Among the most published on this shelf are Amber Rizwan, Dr. Maqbool Elahi, Hakeem Ameer Ali Talash and Haroon Awan. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.
Are there Poetry books in Urdu?
Yes — 42 Urdu poetry books, alongside 75 in English. Both are printed and delivered across Pakistan.
Which Poetry books can I read for free?
16 books on this shelf can be read free on Daastan. See the free poetry books, or browse everything free to read.
Are Poetry books available as e-books?
61 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly. Browse the poetry e-books — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.
How much do Poetry books cost?
Print editions run from Rs 250 to Rs 3,500, averaging about Rs 994. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.
What do readers say about Poetry books on Daastan?
251 readers have rated books on this shelf, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Reviews are written by verified readers and sit on each book’s page.
What are some memorable lines from Poetry books?
“This book humbly echoes your cries—to remind the world that the believers are never defeated, for their final return is to Allah.” — You, the witness - Palestinian poetry book
“Heart clasping, grasping zero gravity—How must one continue anymore?What if I close my eyes and wish for a miracle,Or never see again,But the breat…” — When The Silence Broke - Modern Poetry Book
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“Heart clasping, grasping zero gravity—How must one continue anymore?What if I close my eyes and wish for a miracle,Or never see again,But the breat…” — When The Silence Broke - Modern Poetry Book
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How many Poetry books are on Daastan?
117 published poetry titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.
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Dairon ka SafarMuhammad IqbalWhat if every journey we take only brings us back to where we began? Dairon ka Safar by Muhamma…
Aiban wala - Urdu and Punjabi Poetry BookImran KhanAibaan Wala is an Urdu and Punjabi poetry book that invites readers to experience the richness …
The Jewels of Urdu PoetryMasaud Akhtar ZaighamThe Jewels of Urdu Poetry is an Urdu poetry anthology book that introduces readers to the lives…
The Abayat of Sultan BahooDr. Maqbool ElahiDiscover The Abyat of Sultan Bahoo, rendered into English by Maqbool Elahi — the first complete…
Daastan e Hayaat- Poetry Book on FeelingsEman SiddiquiDaastan e Hayaat by Eman Siddiqui is a profound poetry book on feelings that captures the very …
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