Talwar Garkh-e-khoon Hain Aankhen Gulabiyan Hain — Mir Taqi Mir
तलवार ग़र्क़-ए-ख़ूँ है आँखें गुलाबियाँ हैं
देखें तो तेरी कब तक ये बद-शराबियाँ हैं
— Mir Taqi Mir
Meaning
My eyes are like swords stained with blood, and also like roses; when will these intoxicating moods of yours cease to be seen?
Explanation
This powerful couplet speaks of a captivating, yet dangerous beauty. The poet compares the eyes to roses stained with blood—a striking image of beauty mixed with pain. The central question is rhetorical: if these eyes look at you, how long can their intoxication last? It suggests an irresistible, mesmerizing gaze that promises both ecstasy and emotional turmoil.
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