Nishaan Ashq-e-khooni Ke Udte Chale Hain — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The signs of bloody tears have flown away, and autumn has arrived where spring was once a stranger.
Explanation
This profound couplet speaks of emotional turmoil and the passage of time. The poet, Mir Taqi Mir, paints a picture where the vibrant freshness of 'spring' (bahar) has been corrupted by the decay of 'autumn' (khizaan). The 'spring of the stranger' suggests a life lived in exile or emotional distance. The tears, described as 'bloody' (ashq-e-khooni), are not just tears, but the visible scars of profound sorrow that mark every moment.
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