More Beautiful Than You?
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| More beautiful than you? | A poem by Touha Khan |
I tried to write your praise,
but your name was all that stayed.
What else could be more beautiful?
but your name was all that stayed.
What else could be more beautiful?
The stars? They borrow your glow.
The moon? It fades where you go.
Even words—those I trust the most—
stand still when faced with you.
The moon? It fades where you go.
Even words—those I trust the most—
stand still when faced with you.
So tell me, love,
how do I write you
more beautiful than you?
how do I write you
more beautiful than you?
-A poem by Touha Khan
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Poem Explanation in English
The poet attempts to write about their beloved’s beauty but finds that no words can surpass their name. Every comparison—stars, moon, or poetry itself—falls short. The poem reflects the depth of love where even the most eloquent language cannot capture the essence of someone so special. It portrays the idea that true beauty cannot be defined, only felt.
The poet attempts to write about their beloved’s beauty but finds that no words can surpass their name. Every comparison—stars, moon, or poetry itself—falls short. The poem reflects the depth of love where even the most eloquent language cannot capture the essence of someone so special. It portrays the idea that true beauty cannot be defined, only felt.
التفسير بالعربية
يحاول الشاعر أن يكتب عن جمال محبوبته، لكنه يجد أن لا كلمات تستطيع أن تتجاوز اسمها. فكل المقارنات—النجوم، القمر، أو حتى الشعر—لا تفي بالغرض. تعكس القصيدة عمق الحب حيث تعجز أروع الكلمات عن وصف شخص مميز إلى هذا الحد. إنها تصور فكرة أن الجمال الحقيقي لا يُعرَّف، بل يُشعر به.
Explicación en Español
El poeta intenta escribir sobre la belleza de su amada, pero se da cuenta de que ninguna palabra puede superar su nombre. Cada comparación—las estrellas, la luna o incluso la poesía—se queda corta. El poema refleja la profundidad del amor, donde incluso el lenguaje más hermoso no puede capturar la esencia de alguien tan especial. Muestra que la verdadera belleza no se define, sino que se siente.
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Keywords: Romantic poetry, Love poem for her, Deep emotional poetry, Poetry about beauty, Short heartfelt poem
