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avval to thoDi thoDi

1 / 1: Couplet

avval to thoDi thoDi chaahat thi darmiyaan mein

phir baat kehte

luknat aane lagi zabaan mein

at first, there was a

a little fondness between us

and then, i started to stutter

when i spoke to her

Mushafi Ghulam Hamdani (6)

avval (1)

at the beginning

chaahat (3)

longing, desire

darmiyaan (5)

between

luknat (1)

stutter

zabaan (9)

language, tongue

Theme: Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

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Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

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Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Miscellany (44)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

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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