A form of Urdu poetry that consists of two independent lines (called misras) with a rhyme scheme and rhythm, often dealing with themes of love or loss.
From Urdu 'شعر' (sher), derived from Persian and Arabic 'shā'ir' meaning 'poet' or 'poetry.' It became standardized as a poetic form in Mughal India and remains central to Urdu literary tradition.
A sher is basically the Twitter of classical poetry—each couplet is complete on its own and can stand alone, but together they create profound emotional impact! Many shers are so famous in South Asian culture that people quote them in everyday conversation, like how we quote Shakespeare.
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