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English 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.

75 books
Cover of Maya Chronicles- Meaningful Poetry BookMaya Chronicles- Meaningful Poetry BookMaya Fareed
Maya Chronicles by Maya Fareed is one of the most meaningful poetry books you will read this ye…
Cover of The Subtle Slap of LifeThe Subtle Slap of LifeSonia Khan
This heartfelt and deep poem book is Sonia Khan’s debut poetry collection that captures emotion…
Cover of A Silent World of My Own - Pose Poetry BookA Silent World of My Own - Pose Poetry BookDuaa Haider Khan
A Silent World of My Own by Duaa Haider Khan is a heartfelt prose poetry book that reflects the…
Cover of when the Sun died - Poems Book About Emotions when the Sun died - Poems Book About Emotions maliha khan
10% OFF! 900 PKR 810 PKR When the Sun Died is a deeply engaging poems book about emotions that …
Cover of Say it Out Loud - Poem Book About HeartSay it Out Loud - Poem Book About HeartGM Syed
Say it Out Loud by GM Syed is a poem book about heart that truly feels, loves, and endures. Thi…
Cover of Rhyming Life - Poem Book on Life Rhyming Life - Poem Book on Life Zoha Khalid
Rhyming Life is a poem book on life inspired by everyday observations, personal experiences, an…
Cover of Untitled - Poetry Book About Healing Untitled - Poetry Book About Healing Kashifa Imran
Untitled by Kashifa Imran is a deeply emotional debut poetry collection that explores heartbrea…
Cover of Chandelier (Tales of Time)- Poetry Book About SocietyChandelier (Tales of Time)- Poetry Book About SocietyUsama Bin Yar
Poetry books about society Chandelier (Tales of Time) by Usama Bin Yar is a reflective journey …
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On Unknown Seas to Unknown Shores

by Dr. Maqbool Elahi

From the corridors of Harvard to the quiet evenings of Rawalpindi, On Unknown Seas to Unknown Shores is a poetic chronicle of a life marked by love, loss, reflection, and resilience. Spanning decades of personal trials, cultural c…

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Cover of Incarcerated Emotions- Book About Overcoming Fear Incarcerated Emotions- Book About Overcoming Fear Muhammad Noman
Book About Overcoming Fear, Incarcerated Emotions by Muhammad Noman is a powerful journey throu…
Cover of Introvert's Illusion- Introvert Poetry Book Introvert's Illusion- Introvert Poetry Book Muhammad Noman
Introvert Poetry Book Introvert's Illusion by Muhammad Noman takes readers deep into the mind o…
Cover of My Therapist Tells Me Not to Ruminate- Mental Health Poetry BookMy Therapist Tells Me Not to Ruminate- Mental Health Poetry BookMaham Shah
My Therapist Tells Me Not to Ruminate by Maham Shah is a mental health poetry book that explore…
Cover of Ramiz- Grief Poetry Book Ramiz- Grief Poetry Book Maheen Ahmed
Ramiz by Maheen Ahmed is a collection of sad poems that explore the loss of a loved one or seve…
Cover of Stars in the Night Sky - Poetry Book about PositivityStars in the Night Sky - Poetry Book about PositivityMusfirah Riaz
Stars in the Night Sky by Musfirah Riaz is a heartfelt poetry book about positivity that takes …
Cover of SLAPSLAPsimoneel czar
Order now for, $15- Internationally. PKR 500- in Pakistan. COD is not applicable on Pre-orders.…
Cover of Habibi Top RatedHabibiNisar Masoom
10% OFF! ‘Habibi’ is a collection of 35 amorous and picturesque poetic verses sailing through v…
Cover of Octoberness Octoberness Syed Sami Shah
10% OFF! Book Description: We all inherit a great poet in ourselves. We all share the legacy of…

As I always say, it's more important to use the correct word than a sophisticated one and that's what you did with your poems. Poetry doesn't mean that we have to use all kinds of sophisticated words to make it look prof…

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Cover of Diary of Fervent VersesDiary of Fervent Versesby Ateefah Sana Ur RabRead the book
Cover of Chaos WithinChaos WithinUmang Kumar
Preoder Price (with free shipping) Rs. 550 (within Pakistan) USD 15 (outside Pakistan) Chaos wi…
Cover of HossanaHossanaHafsa
Preorder Price: Rs. 1000/- (free shipping at home) HOSSANA is a collection of prose poems with …
Cover of The Blue Book- Emotional Poetry Book About Life The Blue Book- Emotional Poetry Book About Life Ahmed Hasan
Emotional Poetry Book About Life “The Blue Book” by Ahmed Hasan is an emotional poetry book abo…
Cover of The Irrevocable Thoughts- Thoughtful Poetry BookThe Irrevocable Thoughts- Thoughtful Poetry BookYumna Ahad
The Irrevocable Thoughts by Yumna Ahad is a thoughtful poetry book that explores the power of t…
Cover of A Decade of DelightA Decade of DelightKayenat Hameed Khan
10% OFF! Are you ready to immerse yourself in a world of a constant shift of focus from love, l…
Cover of The ocean of colliding thoughtsThe ocean of colliding thoughtsFaiza Nasir
Preder now @ Rs. 1000 “We are all sailors on a voyage to the ocean of colliding thoughts" We al…
Cover of Melted KaleidoscopesMelted KaleidoscopesArmin Bilquis
An anatomy of timeless observations and ruminations, this book is an account of what happens wh…
Cover of HarmonyHarmonyZeenat Iqbal Hakimjee
Life is full of un-predictable events that lead to various experiences and diverse events. And …
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Cover of ز-ر-ش - Zay Ray Sheen - Positive Poetry
“اِس کے علاوہ آن لائن رائٹنگ کمپیٹیشنز میں بھی حصہ لیتی رہی ہیں اور اپنے قلم کو مزید طاقت بخشنے کے لیے سوشل میڈیا پیجز چلاتی ہیں۔”
ز-ر-ش - Zay Ray Sheen - Positive Poetry by Zarish Iqbal Courage
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The Song of Waves by Ayesha Khalid - Daastan — daastan.com
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The Song of Waves by Ayesha Khalid - Daastan

Aysha Khalid is a Turkish poet, she does not believe in the boundaries of language to express herself or her imagination. That’s the reason, she has chosen a Pakistani publishing company ‘Daastan’ to publish her collection of poems.

daastan.com The Song of Waves - Romantic Poetry Book
Samar Malik’s Deranged life: Meaningful Poetry with Daastan - Daastan — daastan.com
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Samar Malik’s Deranged life: Meaningful Poetry with Daastan - Daastan

Samar Malik, opens up about her writing journey, the emotions behind her latest poetry collection, and her experience publishing with Daastan.

daastan.com Derange Life
Palestinian Poetry About Struggle: Stories of Resilience - Daastan — daastan.com
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Palestinian Poetry About Struggle: Stories of Resilience - Daastan

Discover the power of Palestinian Poetry a voice of struggle, resilience, and compassion in You, The Witness by Meem Ayien.

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English Poetry books — common questions

What are the best English 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 Tangled in Verse - Poem Book About Life (5.0/5 from 6 readers).
Which English 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 English poetry.
Who are the English Poetry authors on Daastan?
Among the most published on this shelf are Dr. Maqbool Elahi, Haroon Awan, Isabel Ayesha Khalid and Miangul Saad. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.
Are there Urdu Poetry books as well?
Yes — 42 Urdu poetry books, alongside the 75 English titles on this shelf.
Which English Poetry books can I read for free?
10 books on this shelf can be read free on Daastan. See the free English poetry books, or browse everything free to read.
Are English Poetry books available as e-books?
32 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly. Browse the English poetry e-books — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.
How much do English Poetry books cost?
Print editions run from Rs 300 to Rs 3,500, averaging about Rs 1,076. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.
What do readers say about English Poetry books on Daastan?
194 readers have rated books on this shelf, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Reviews are written by verified readers and sit on each book’s page.
What are some memorable lines from English 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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How many English Poetry books are on Daastan?
75 published English poetry titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.

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Cover of The Jewels of Urdu PoetryThe Jewels of Urdu PoetryMasaud Akhtar Zaigham
The Jewels of Urdu Poetry is an Urdu poetry anthology book that introduces readers to the lives…
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Discover The Abyat of Sultan Bahoo, rendered into English by Maqbool Elahi — the first complete…
Cover of Desire Desire Samar Malik
If you are searching for poetry books about heartbreak, Desire by Samar Malik is a must-read. T…
Cover of On Unknown Seas to Unknown ShoresOn Unknown Seas to Unknown ShoresDr. Maqbool Elahi
From the corridors of Harvard to the quiet evenings of Rawalpindi, On Unknown Seas to Unknown S…
Cover of Even the moon left me - poetry book about love Even the moon left me - poetry book about love Asra Amjad
"Even the Moon Left Me" by Asra Amjad is a poetry book about love that captures the ache of hea…

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