Phir Dil Mein Aah-e-sard Hui Mere Shola-zan — Sheikh Ibrahim Zauq
Meaning
Once again a cold sigh, kindling flames, arose in my heart; behold, this extinguished wick has flared up anew.
Explanation
The poet feels a cold sigh rise once again inside his heart, and this very sigh becomes a spark that lights up his passion. See, he says, that old wick which had gone out has suddenly flared up once more. The beautiful contrast here is between the coldness of the sigh and the fire it kindles. A sigh usually speaks of sorrow and burnt-out hope, yet in the lover's heart it reignites the flame of longing. Just when he thought his desire had died, a quiet breath from within revives it, and the fire of love burns bright again. It captures how feelings we believe are finished can suddenly return, stronger than before.
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