Do share with us your understanding of these shers.

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Urdu poetry has innumerable shers where the two lines do not seem to have any apparent connection. Only after intense thought, one does realize that the two lines have a deep-rooted correlation. Here we bring to you five such shers. Read and give them a thought. We have provided hints for each sher to help you think and understand the real intent of the poet.

Hint: Longing for the beloved is never-ending.

Hint: Longing for the beloved is never-ending.

Hint: Wax is a by- product of honey.

 Wax is a by- product of honey.
MAGAS: HONEYBEE; NA-HAQ: UNJUST

Hint: One lives in fear rather than hope

Hint: One lives in fear rather than hope
MARG: DEATH; PESHTAR: BEFORE; ZARD: PALE, YELLOW

Hint: Expectations are often belied.

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Hint: Height is but only an illusion

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Do share with us your understanding of these shers.