Meaning of
khami
ख़मी • خمی
English
deficiency; imperfection
Hindi
कमी; अपूर्णता
Urdu
کمی; نقص
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
tu mire hanste hue chehre pe mat ja
ek zakhami aadmi hai mire andar
0
ik dafa vo the mile to baat kuchh unse hui
ishq men varna ha
men har baar khameyaaza hua
6
ra’naaiyaan samet ke saare jahaan kii
jab kuchh na ban sakaa teri aañkhen banaaiin tab
main ishq hooñ ruka na kisi bhi qafas men to
mazbootiyon bharii ye salaakhen banaaiin tab
5
kisi ik be-vafa pe dil jo haara tha
vahii haan mar gaya jo gham ka maara tha
hamaara jism zakhami hona laazim tha
zameen se aasmaañ ko dhela maara tha
kisi gadde men laazim tha meraa girna
zameen se chaand jo maine nihaara tha
bahut hi der kar dii lautne men yaar
KHuda ka ho gaya vo jo tumhaara tha
KHuda ko pyaara hogaa kisko tha maaloom
jo tumko hamko us..ko sabko pyaara tha
2
teri nazar se koi roz zakhami hota hai
khyaal rakhna kisi din vo maara na jaayein
1
zehan zakhami hai bad-khyaalon se
baat gar nafsiyaati kii jaati
1
ye soch mat jo jism bin kapda dikhoon main ghoomta
zakhami phiroo har soo magar mujhpar duaon ka karam
0
tujh ko bhula ke dekhooñ ya bas tujh ko sochun
dono shaklon men meraa dil zakhami hogaa
0
ham ko umr se khatra hi khatra hai
sir se pairo'n tak zakhami kar degi
0
tu mire hanste hue chehre pe mat ja
ek zakhami aadmi hai mire andar
0
ik dafa vo the mile to baat kuchh unse hui
ishq men varna ha
men har baar khameyaaza hua
6
Nuance
Khami speaks to the inherent flaws and imperfections that define the human experience. In poetry, it becomes a metaphor for vulnerability and the beauty found within our limitations. It invites reflection on the acceptance of one's own shortcomings.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'khami' to explore themes of imperfection and growth. It can symbolize the journey towards self-acceptance or highlight the beauty in flaws. This word serves as a reminder of the human condition's complexity.
Closing Insight
In embracing 'khami', poets find a mirror to the soul's true nature. It is in our imperfections that we discover our most profound truths.