Sham-e-akhir-e-shab Hoon, San Sar-guzisht Meri — Mir Taqi Mir
शम-ए-अख़ीर-ए-शब हूँ सन सर-गुज़श्त मेरी
फिर सुब्ह होते तक तो क़िस्सा ही मुख़्तसर है
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
I am the final breath of the night, my head has passed by; until the morning comes, the story remains brief.
Explanation
This profound couplet speaks of transient existence and the beauty of limited time. The poet compares himself to the last flame of the night, suggesting that his story, while seemingly dramatic, is merely a brief chapter that will fade with the dawn. It’s a beautiful metaphor for living in the moment, accepting that all grand narratives eventually yield to the quiet, inevitable light of morning.
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