When you are starting your journey on how to learn Pashto, the very first thing you need to master is the "identity" ending. In the KPK dialect , especially the way we speak in Kohat , the verb usually comes at the very end of the sentence. This is where the rules of Yam and Yu come into play. The word Yam (یم) is used exclusively for yourself. Whenever you start a sentence with " Za " (meaning I), you must finish it with "Yam." It functions like the word "am" in English. For instance, if you want to tell someone you are fine, you say "Za kha yam." Whether you are hungry, tired, or happy, as long as you are talking about yourself, "Yam" is your anchor. It is a simple pattern that builds immediate confidence in your speaking ability. On the other hand, we have Yu (یو). This is the plural form used when you are talking as a group. In our culture, the "we" is often more important than the "I...
1. I wrote these verses back in 2012–13, during a time filled with emotional turbulence. It was right after a breakup, a chaotic phase when everything felt uncertain. The pain and confusion naturally spilled into my writing. The verses are in Urdu, so those unfamiliar with the language might not catch the full meaning. That said, I believe the music itself speaks a universal language—one that transcends words.
2. The piece I’m sharing now was written earlier this year, quite spontaneously. I penned a few couplets myself, and two were co-written with ChatGPT (yes, a bit of human–AI collaboration!). I then uploaded it to Suno.ai, added a thoughtful prompt, and the result turned out beautifully, exactly how I had imagined it. When I sent it to a friend, his first reaction was simply, “Wah!” (meaning “Wow!”). So, I think you’ll enjoy it too. Give it a listen.
3. I also wrote another set of verses around 2015–16, though I can’t recall the exact time. I was still in that lingering emotional state, trying to make sense of repeated heartbreaks. Those lines capture the sorrow and melancholy of that period. One of my favorite verses from that time goes: “The wheel of time has turned fast, yet the dust still rises on the path of love.” Even after all these years, that line resonates deeply with me. It’s a reflection not only of love and loss but also of how time keeps moving faster, leaving only traces of what once was.
Which one did you like the most? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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