Barson Hue Dil-sota Bulbul Ko Mue Lake — Mir Taqi Mir
बरसों हुए दिल-सोख़्ता बुलबुल को मूए लेक
इक दूद सा उठता है चमन-ज़ार से अब तक
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
The heartbroken nightingale, after years, now rises like a gentle stream from the charm of the garden.
Explanation
This profound couplet paints a beautiful picture of enduring sorrow and persistent hope. The heartbroken nightingale (bulbul) has been steeped in grief for years. Yet, even after such long suffering, the speaker notes that a single drop of water still rises from the garden's fountain. It suggests that even in the deepest despair, a flicker of life, beauty, or hope always manages to resurface.
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