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muddatein huyi ab to

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muddatein huyi ab to jal ke aashiyaan apna

aaj tak ye aalam hai

roshni se Darta huun

it has been ages since

my home burned down

and, to this day

i fear the glow of light

Qamar Jalalvi (5)

muddatein (1)

ages, long period

jal (4)

burn

aashiyaan (3)

home

aalam (9)

world, state

roshni (5)

light, brightness

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

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Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Miscellany (44)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Alfaaz Ki Mehfil is a curated space for timeless poetry celebrating words, emotions, and the enduring beauty of expression. From classic Urdu couplets to modern reflections, it brings together generations of poetic voices that speak of love, longing, hope, and the human soul.

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