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jise ishq ka teer

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jise ishq ka teer kaari lage

use zindagi kyoon

na bhaari lage

one who is struck

by love's sharp arrow

how could life

not feel heavy to them?

Wali Dakni (9)

ishq (34)

love

teer (5)

arrow

kaari (1)

piercing, sharp

zindagi (41)

life

bhaari (1)

heavy

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Miscellany (44)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

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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