Navy Blue

Navy Blue is a collection of ghazals by Hamed Askari, a contemporary poet and lyricist, published in a little over eighty pages by Nimaj Publishing. The strong reception of his previous poetry collections encouraged the poet—by his own admission—to pour everything he had into presenting ghazals that are both solid and enchanting, once again inviting his readers into a world where his poetic spirit finds full expression.

Askari’s effort to create a stronger and more refined work has resulted in Navy Blue showing a noticeable leap compared to his earlier poems. If you are familiar with his previously published works, you will clearly see that the maturity and firmness of the ghazals in this collection have risen significantly, reflecting a remarkable artistic advancement. This maturity has also enhanced the charm and allure of his poetry, leaving the reader intoxicated by the new fragrance that fills the lines of Navy Blue.

Hamed Askari writes poetry attuned to the spirit of the times, and this quality allows his name to stand out in today’s world filled with poets and writers. His love poems are tangible and relatable, and the themes emerging from his verses create a striking sense of empathy and connection with his audience. The motifs and metaphors recurring in his poetry are so close to the reader’s mind that they explain Hamed Askari’s popularity as a young and promising poet.