ऐ 'ज़फ़र' लिख तू ग़ज़ल बहर ओ क़वाफ़ी फेर कर ख़ामा-ए-दुर-रेज़ से हैं अब गुहर-बारी में हम
— Bahadur Shah Zafar
Meaning

O Zafar, compose a ghazal by changing the meter and rhymes, for now with our pearl-scattering pen, we are showering pearls.

Explanation

In this lively couplet, the poet playfully challenges himself to explore new rhythms and rhymes, brimming with confidence in his art. He envisions his pen as a graceful instrument scattering pearls, showering the page with precious gems of expression. It is a warm celebration of poetic mastery, capturing the effortless joy of turning raw thoughts into timeless, sparkling verse.

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