Zamin Ali Qais’s upbringing was surrounded by books and literature. His father is a poet, and their home often hosted conversations with well-known writers and intellectuals. As a child, Zamin would accompany his father to literary gatherings, where the sound of poetry and discussion filled the air. Those experiences quietly shaped his personality and became the foundation of his creative journey.
However, until the age of fifteen, Zamin had no real love for books. For him, “books” meant only school and college textbooks heavy, dull, and full of rules. He believed that reading was something done only for grades, not for pleasure. But life took a turn when he came across Tears and Laughter by Khalil Gibran. That single book changed his entire perspective. He realized that books could speak about emotions, imagination, and the beauty of human experience.
That was the moment when a new world opened before him a world filled with feelings, stories, and wisdom. Around the same time, Zamin experienced the emotional rollercoaster of teenage years first love, new anger, confusion, and passion. Instead of expressing these emotions to others, he began to write. He found peace in poetry. Paper became his closest friend, one that listened without judgment.
Born and raised in Hyderabad, a city famous for its rich culture and literature, Zamin was fortunate to witness the essence of poetry up close. He attended literary events and saw celebrated poets perform on stage. The city’s artistic environment helped him polish his talent and gave him courage to write fearlessly.
As Zamin grew as a poet, he realized something important — not every writer gets recognized. Thousands of books are written each year, but only a few become famous. The rest remain forgotten on library shelves, covered in dust. Yet, he never lost faith. For Zamin, poetry was not just about fame; it was a way to understand life and to stay peaceful. “A poet never harms anyone,” he says, “because his anger and pain are poured into words, not onto people.”
Still, there came a time when Zamin felt lonely in his art. He spent years writing quietly, only for himself. The paper listened to him, but never replied. He began to crave a real audience — someone who would not just read his poetry, but feel it. Poet Jawad Sheikh’s lines perfectly described his emotions:
‘O Lord of speech! I swear by Your uniqueness,
Now I need someone who listens and replies.’
With this desire, Zamin started sharing his work with the public. He reached out to other young poets and participated in open mics and mushairas. At first, he faced criticism. Some people laughed at his efforts, while others told him to focus on studies instead of poetry. But he didn’t give up. Remembering the words of Mirza Ghalib
‘Man gets used to pain, and pain fades away,
So many troubles fell upon me that I became strong.’
He continued his journey with determination. Those difficult times made him stronger, and soon, invitations began to arrive for poetry events. People started recognizing his voice, and his poems found their place on the internet. What once was a lonely conversation with paper became a connection with thousands of readers.
Today, Zamin Ali Qais stands as a proud representative of young poets from Hyderabad a voice that rose from silence to recognition. His journey reminds us that success doesn’t come overnight; it takes courage, patience, and belief in one’s art.
To all young dreamers, Zamin gives one message: “Believe in your voice. Failures will come, people will try to stop you, but never stop creating. Books, pens, and dreams are not just tools — they are wings that can make you rise above everything. Keep reading, keep writing, and most importantly, keep believing.”
