Aah Nikli Hai Ye Kis Ki Hawass Sair-e-bahar — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Oh, whose desire is this yearning for the spring garden's stroll? Though many enter the garden, wandering lost, how many are there?
Explanation
This beautiful couplet captures the deep melancholy of longing. The poet wonders whose desire it is that causes sighs for the beauty of spring. He observes the garden, filled with countless wanderers, yet feels a profound sense of emptiness. It speaks to the universal feeling that even amidst breathtaking beauty and company, the heart still aches for something lost or undefined.
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