Meaning of
khisak
खिसक • خسک
English
slip; slide; move away
Hindi
फिसलना; सरकना; हटना
Urdu
پھسلنا; سرکنا; ہٹنا
Origin
Unknown
Ash'aar
ek taarikh kambakht khiski nahin
raat aisi mili subah jiski nahin
0
daur-e-andekhi se jarjar ho gaii dil ki deewarein
khisak rahi hain unki tasveerein dil se dheere dheere
13
jab khisakti hai aql aadam kii
aata hai tab wujood men ye ishq
2
ek taarikh kambakht khiski nahin
raat aisi mili subah jiski nahin
0
daur-e-andekhi se jarjar ho gaii dil ki deewarein
khisak rahi hain unki tasveerein dil se dheere dheere
13
Nuance
The word 'khisak' evokes the subtle movement of something slipping away, often unnoticed. In poetry, it captures the transient nature of moments and emotions, the quiet departure of time or feelings that once seemed steadfast.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'khisak' to illustrate the imperceptible shifts in relationships or the slow erosion of memories. It can also signify the gentle retreat of night into day or the fading of dreams.
Closing Insight
In the quiet movement of 'khisak', there lies a world of unspoken transitions. It reminds us of the gentle, inevitable shifts that life brings.