Linguistic qualities of Imdad Hussaini's poetry

Abstract

Imdad Hussaini is an exceptional poet and writer in the Sindhi language, whose poetry and prose are rich in elements and adorned with a variety of facets. He was an avid reader who favored Sindh folk literature, classical literature, and contemporary global literature. Using a variety of literary expressions and genres, he authored and produced voluminous amounts of material. The poetry of Imdad Hussaini is the product of immense sacrifice and discipline. His experience and observation provided him with boundless expressional riches. Imdad's writing and all prevailing melodic forms of poetry reflect the elegance of his thoughts and the profundity of his observations. Imdad Hussaini's remarkable use of language and its profound meaning are intertwined like the seven colors in a rainbow, each of which reflects the power of nature. Imdad Hussaini has an exceptional command of the Sindhi language. He has tremendous linguistic ability. He utilized words creatively. By experimenting with the syntax structure of words, he created never-before-seen forms and meanings. In his poetry, such as his epic poem titled "roots," which exemplifies the beauty of juxtaposition, allegorical, and metaphorical language, he used numerous unique and forgotten terms. In this article, I highlight the linguistic elegance and richness of Imdad Hussaini's poetry.