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phabaa hai rukh pe tere

1 / 1: Couplet

phabaa hai rukh pe tere khushnumaa, sanam lekin

hamesha gul pe ye shabnam

rahe rahe na rahe

your beauty suits your

radiant face, my beloved

yet, the dewdrop on the flower

may not last forever

Asifud Daula (6)

phabaa (m) (1)

it suits

rukh (m) (13)

face, direction

khushnumaa (m) (1)

pleasant-looking

sanam (m) (4)

beloved, idol

hamesha (4)

always

gul (m) (19)

flower

shabnam (m) (3)

dew

Theme: Beauty, Charm, & Union (107)

Featured Themes

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (107)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (113)

Miscellany (44)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Voice, Expression, & Language (76)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (56)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Friends, Family, & Community (135)

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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