Surkha Rahatee Hain Miri Aankhen Lahu Rone Se Shaikh — Mir Taqi Mir
सुर्ख़ रहती हैं मिरी आँखें लहू रोने से शैख़
मय अगर साबित हो मुझ पर वाजिब अल-ताज़ीर हूँ
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
My eyes remain red from weeping, O Sheikh; if I am proven guilty, I am worthy of the punishment.
Explanation
This profound couplet speaks to the visible signs of deep emotional suffering. The poet states that his eyes are perpetually red from crying tears. If anyone accuses him of being drunk, he simply points out that it is only natural—his tears themselves have given him the appearance of intoxication. It is a masterful piece of self-defense, turning sorrow into a perceived state of excess.
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