2 Urdu couplets and shers with muskuraaye
muskuraaye(m): smiling
Description of muskuraaye: 'Muskuraaye' is the past tense form of the Urdu verb 'muskurana,' meaning 'smiled' or 'he/she smiled,' conveying a gentle, subtle expression of happiness or amusement. Unlike a broad grin that reveals teeth and exuberance, muskurayaaye suggests a soft, restrained curve of the lips. Differs from 'hansna,' which denotes louder, open laughter. In Urdu poetry, it evokes tender longing, as in ghazals where lovers muskuraye upon reminiscing.
1 / 2: muskuraaye
abhi hum hosh mein aane waale thay
woh phir muskuraa baiThe
she smiled in such a way
i lost my consciousness
as i was about to gain my senses
she smiled again
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Theme: Beauty, Charm, & Union (111)
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2 / 2: muskuraaye
nazar aate hain
muskuraaye huye
even without a smile
those lips
seem to be smiling
all the while
Theme: Beauty, Charm, & Union (111)
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