रश्क सूँ तुझ लबाँ की सुर्ख़ी पर जिगर-ए-लाला दाग़-दाग़ हुआ
— Wali Dakhani
Meaning

Out of envy for the redness of your lips, the heart of the tulip flower became completely scarred.

Explanation

In Urdu poetry, the tulip (lala) is celebrated for its deep red petals and the dark, burnt-looking spot at its center. The poet playfully suggests that this natural scar is not merely botanical, but a mark of fiery envy after witnessing the unmatched crimson of the beloved's lips. It is a classic and charming poetic conceit, proving that true human beauty can effortlessly outshine the wonders of nature.

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