Agarche Gul Bhi Numood Us Ke Rang Karta Hai / Wa-lekh Chahiye Hai — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Even if the rose reveals its color, I still desire a face to adorn.
Explanation
This couplet is a wonderfully playful declaration of self-worth. Mir Taqi Mir suggests that even if the entire world—the flowers, the beauty around us—is stained or influenced by the beloved's charm, the speaker still maintains a personal desire. He wants a mouth (a means of expression and flirtation) that is independent, just for the sake of showing off his own charm. It’s a subtle, egoistic nod that says: 'No matter how captivating you are, I still have my own game to play.'
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