“Ek Tarfa Pyaar” this poem opens up about the raw, heart-wrenching emotions of unrequited love-a love so deep that it leaves tears their eyes, yet they force a smile to hide the pain. They struggle to make peace with their feelings, fully aware that their love is one-sided and their every dream revolves around someone who may never truly see them.
Despite being judged and called foolish for loving someone who does not love them back, they can’t help but feel grateful for the impact that person has had on their life. Even the simple act of breathing feels like a debt they owe to their beloved.
This poem captures the bittersweet ache of loving someone with all your heart, knowing that love may never be returned, yet holding on to it because it’s the only that feels real.
एक तरफा प्यार
ये कैसे जज़्बात हैं
आँखों में नमी और चेहरे पर मुस्कुराहट है,
कैसे समझाए इस पागल दिल को,
ये बस एक तरफा अहसासात हैं।
उनका साथ तेरी किस्मत में नहीं,
उनके ख़्वाबों तक का भी तू मोहताज है।
लोग कहते हैं पागल है तू,
सब लुटा दिया उस बेवफा के लिए
कैसे समझाए उन नासमझों को,
इस जिस्म में जो चंद साँसे चल रही हैं
ये साँसे भी उनका कर्जदार है।
Naseema Khatoon
EK TARFA PYAAR
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