Basan-e-zar Hai Mira Jism-e-zar Sara Zard — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
My body is a yellowing autumn leaf, whole and desolate; its effect is to torment the heart.
Explanation
This powerful couplet beautifully describes the physical manifestation of deep sorrow. Mir Taqi Mir says that his entire body is yellow, like the golden autumn leaves (basan-e-zar). This yellowing isn't just a physical state; it's the visible effect (asar) of a heart that is perpetually weeping or yearning. It's a profound poetic technique, showing how emotional pain can literally drain the color and vitality from a person's existence.
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