Miri Khulk Mahav-e-kalam Sab Mujhe Chorte Hain Khamosh Kab — Mir Taqi Mir
मिरी ख़ल्क़ महव-ए-कलाम सब मुझे छोड़ते हैं ख़मोश कब
मिरा हर्फ़ रश्क-ए-किताब है मरी बात लिखने का बाब है
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Mi people abandon me in silence, how long must I wait? My word is a jealous book; writing my talk is my destined path.
Explanation
This couplet is a profound reflection on the struggle of the artist. The poet feels that the world, captivated by poetry and eloquent speech, leaves him silent, questioning when this will end. Yet, he claims that the mere letter (harf) is a source of envy for the book (kitab)—meaning his own words possess a unique, enviable power that demands to be written down!
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