Bad Yak Umr Kahin Tum Ko Jo Tanha Paaya — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
After a long time, when I found you alone somewhere, I told you some stories out of fear and fright.
Explanation
This couplet captures the delicate moment of reunion. After an immense period of separation, the poet found his beloved alone. But the emotion was so overwhelming, the nervousness so profound, that he couldn't simply talk. He had to recount his life's experiences—his 'ahwal'—as if he were speaking a secret, fearing that the words themselves might break the fragile peace of that moment. It speaks volumes about the depth of longing and the fear of being misunderstood.
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