Meaning of
maqte
मक़्ते • مقطعے
English
closing couplet; final verse
Hindi
अंतिम शेर; अंतिम पद
Urdu
مقطعے; آخری شعر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ab to khaabo men hi usse baat meri ho jaati hai
kaagaz aur qalam hote hain raat meri ho jaati hai
ghazlen likhte-likhte aañsu kaagaz par girte hain phir
matle se lekar makte tak maat meri ho jaati hai
2
hua hai zikr makte men kahii par naam ka tere
dikha hai aks taaron men kalam raaton men chalti hai
11
kyuuñ aa jaate ho seedhe makte par
pahle thoda kaam karo matle par
4
main hooñ tum ho tum ho main hooñ duniya se kya naata hai
geet ghazal ke har maqte men naam tumhaara aata hai
3
ab to khaabo men hi usse baat meri ho jaati hai
kaagaz aur qalam hote hain raat meri ho jaati hai
ghazlen likhte-likhte aañsu kaagaz par girte hain phir
matle se lekar makte tak maat meri ho jaati hai
2
hua hai zikr makte men kahii par naam ka tere
dikha hai aks taaron men kalam raaton men chalti hai
11
Nuance
The word 'maqte' signifies the concluding couplet of a ghazal, where the poet often reveals their pen name. It carries the weight of closure and personal revelation, marking the end of a poetic journey. In this final verse, the poet's identity and essence are intertwined with the poem's soul.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'maqte' to leave a lasting impression, often embedding a personal touch or philosophical insight. It serves as a signature, a final flourish that encapsulates the poem's essence.
Closing Insight
In its finality, 'maqte' is a poet's farewell, a moment where the personal and the poetic converge in a harmonious end.