The ghazal is a poetic form that originated in Persian poetry. It is known for themes of love and flirtation. A ghazal uses a repeating refrain (radif) at the end of the first line of each couplet and at the end of the second line of subsequent couplets. It also sometimes uses rhyming (qafia). Each line stands independently like a proverb. While the form can feel disjointed, it is meant to build up like a piece of music to an overall theme, not tell a story. The subject is often mystical or about loss and love. Traditional ghazals included the poet's name in the final couplet.