Gharib-khane Ki Ye Udasi Ye Na-durusti Nahin Qadimi — Akbar Allahabadi
Meaning
The sadness and disrepair of this humble house are not from ancient times. There was once hustle and bustle here too, and this home too was once well-adorned.
Explanation
The poet gazes at the ruin of his humble home—a tender metaphor for his wounded heart or quiet life—and reminds us that this gloom was never his permanent state. There was once vibrant warmth, laughter, and loving care within these very walls, making today's desolation ache all the more. It is a poignant meditation on how the lingering memory of past joy sharpens the sting of present loneliness.
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