Review of Dust of Sadness by Faridoon Shahryar
Reading Dust of Sadness by Faridoon Shahryar felt like stepping into an intimate conversation with the poet’s soul. As someone who appreciates poetry for its ability to distill emotions into words, I found this collection to be profoundly moving.
The book is divided into two parts: Innocence In Search of Maturity and Maturity In Search of An Escape. This structure immediately resonated with me, as it mirrors the phases of life we all go through — from the raw, unfiltered emotions of youth to the nuanced, reflective musings of adulthood.
What struck me most was Shahryar’s honesty. His words carry a vulnerability that feels rare. In the first section, I could sense the restless curiosity of a young mind trying to grasp the world. Poems from this phase brim with wonder and an almost naive optimism. Then, as I moved into the second section, the tone shifted. The maturity and introspection hit closer to home, as they echoed some of my own struggles with finding meaning and purpose in a complex world.
Faridoon’s lineage as the son of the celebrated Urdu poet Shahryar is evident in his command over language. Ye