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juun mauj haath maariye

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juun mauj haath maariye kya bahr-e-ishq mein

saahil, 'naseer', duur hai

aur dam naheen raha

for how long can i thrash

like a wave in this ocean of love

the shore, 'naseer', is far away

and i have no breath left

Shah Naseer (7)

juun (2)

the more

mauj (6)

wave, waves, enjoyment

bahr (6)

sea, body of water

ishq (34)

love

saahil (5)

shore, coast

duur (7)

distant, far away

dam (9)

moment, breath

Theme: Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Featured Themes

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Miscellany (44)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

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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