कल 'मीर' जो याँ आया तौर इस का बहुत भाया वो ख़ुश्क-लबी तिस पर जामा गले में आबी
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning

Yesterday, when I came here, I liked this style very much, but that dry-lipped woman has draped a garment around her neck.

Explanation

This couplet is a masterful example of Mir Taqi Mir's observational poetry. It describes a moment of intense visual attraction. The poet notes the captivating appearance of a woman—the contrast between her dry lips and the visible outline of her figure beneath the garment, highlighted by the wetness around her neck. It speaks to the poet's deep, almost irresistible fascination with beauty, turning a simple glance into a complex, unforgettable memory.

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