Late Nahin Nazar Me Gul-e-tani Guhar Ko — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The fragrant flower (Gul-e-Tani) does not shed its glance; but I, who am devoted, let my own tears pour down.
Explanation
This powerful couplet speaks to the profound depth of sorrow. The poet observes that the beloved’s eyes, though stunning, do not openly reveal their secrets (the emeralds). Instead, the lover reveals a painful truth: they are so accustomed to sorrow that they are only comfortable with the steady, constant flow of their own tears. It’s a statement of deep, internalized pain that is beyond mere longing.
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