Meaning of
mismar
मिस्मार • مسمار
English
nail; spike
Hindi
कील; काँटा
Urdu
کیل; کانٹا
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
unhen khabar hai jo is karb se guzarte hain
jo zarf chahiye mismar ko uthaate hue
0
ummeed e visaal e jaan mismar hui nahin
ye daaman-e-shab abhii dushwaar hui nahin
usne bhi shab-e-guzishta qaid rakhi havas
hamse bhi badan ki sarhad paar hui nahin
2
kitna yaqeen tha tum pe jaan-e-jaan hamaara
vo maan vo bharam sab mismar ho gaya hai
1
tumko firaak-e-yaar ne mismar kar diya
mujh...ko firaak-e-yaar ne fankaar kar diya
gul se mutaaliba jo kiya bose ka shajar
gul ne hila ke pattiyaan inkaar kar diya
1
ham hain ke ishq ka izhaar ki.e jaate hain
aur ik vo hain ke inkaar ki.e jaate hain
todakar dil vo shajar aaj hamaara dekho
khaana-e-kaaba ko mismar ki.e jaate hain
0
unhen khabar hai jo is karb se guzarte hain
jo zarf chahiye mismar ko uthaate hue
0
ummeed e visaal e jaan mismar hui nahin
ye daaman-e-shab abhii dushwaar hui nahin
usne bhi shab-e-guzishta qaid rakhi havas
hamse bhi badan ki sarhad paar hui nahin
2
Nuance
In its original sense, 'mismar' refers to a simple nail or spike, an object of utility and strength. In poetry, it often symbolizes the piercing nature of emotions or the sharpness of a moment that leaves a lasting impact.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'mismar' to evoke the idea of piercing thoughts or emotions. It can represent the sharpness of love's pain or the enduring impact of a significant event.
Closing Insight
Mismar captures the essence of sharpness and endurance, making it a powerful tool in the hands of a poet.