Hello, my name is

Habib Rehman

Author | Dreamer | Thinker

About me

I write with soul, speak through poetry, and echo the unheard — my words carry truth, sorrow, hope, and depth.

Speaking Souls. Stirring Minds. Creating Change.

I’m M. Farooq Azam, born in 1996 in Mandi Bahauddin, Punjab, Pakistan — a poet, lecturer, researcher, and social activist. Poetry has been a part of my soul since a very young age, but it was through the encouragement of readers that I decided to shape my words into a book. I Once Lived is my first published poetry collection, with another book and a script currently in the works. My writing blends sadness, truth, self-awareness, and hope — inspired by the realities I witness and feel deeply.

My poetic style blends classical and modern elements — complex yet deeply personal. Each poem reflects my experiences but speaks to universal emotions. Through I Once Lived, I explore society’s hidden truths while offering hope, love, and reflection. These words are yours as much as they are mine.

I once lived

Poetry That Reflects Real Life

A powerful blend of emotion, truth, and reflection — this book reveals life’s raw realities through poetic depth and timeless style.
Each verse invites the reader into a deeply personal yet universal experience.
The poems uncover hidden emotions, confront societal truths, and offer moments of healing and hope.
I Once Lived is not just poetry — it is a mirror to the soul, capturing the fragile beauty of being human.

Echoes of Emotion and Truth

Each piece carries raw emotion, unfiltered truth, and a voice that lingers.
The poetry reveals pain, hope, and the beauty woven through life’s harshest moments.