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aye gham-e-zindagi

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aye gham-e-zindagi na ho naaraaz

mujh ko aadat hai

muskuraane ki

oh sorrow of life

don’t be angry

it is my habit

to smile

Abdul Hamid Adam (12)

gham (m) (19)

sorrow, sadness

zindagi (f) (41)

life

naaraaz (m) (3)

angry, anger

aadat (f) (3)

habit

Theme: Miscellany (44)

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Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (113)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (107)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Voice, Expression, & Language (76)

Miscellany (44)

Friends, Family, & Community (135)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (55)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

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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