Yaad-e-ayyam Ki Ya Tarq-e-shak-e-bai Tha — Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
Oh, the memory of days, or was it a fallacy of doubt? Every street of the city, or was it a path of disgrace?
Explanation
This profound couplet by Mir Taqi Mir speaks to the painful nature of memory. The poet reflects on a place that was once steeped in sweet, cherished memories—a 'path of innocence.' Yet, in his recollection, every street corner of that same city is now tainted by scandal and disgrace. It’s a poignant commentary on how time and disillusionment can corrupt even the most beautiful past, making the memory itself a source of sorrow.
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