Faiz Poem

Although Faiz's poems were difficult to analyze, I was able to understand that he struggles being able to enjoy love, when the world around him is struggling. He can't find happiness in his love for his partner because his mind is occupied with the issues that are surrounding him. He states in "Do Not Ask From Me, My Beloved, Love Life That Former One." "there are other sufferings of the time (world) besides love, there are other pleasures besides the pleasure of union." This theme carries over to his poem entitled "Poetry's Theme," where Faiz adds that "...the lamps of the youth of thousands have burned away." I interpreted this as meaning that the lamps are the equivalent of life, and that the lives of many adolescents are over because of issues that are plaguing the world. Overall, I was able to take away certain concepts, and grasp that his poetry is meant to spark social consciousness.