Hum Ne Jaana Tha Sukhon Honge Zabaan Par Kitne — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
We thought there would be so many verses on the tongue, but when the pen was in hand, how many were written in the notebook.
Explanation
This couplet beautifully captures the difference between spontaneous speech and structured art. The poet suggests that while he thought his heart held countless words ready to spill from his tongue, the moment he picked up the pen, he realized the vastness of the subject matter—there were entire 'accounts' (dastars) to record. It's a profound reflection on the weight and depth required when transitioning from feeling to form.
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