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sher mere bhi hain

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sher mere bhi hain piur dard walekin 'hasrat'

mir ka sheeva-e-guftaar

kahaan se laaun

i have verses, too, of

pure pain, but, 'hasrat'

how can i ever summon

mir's style of expression?

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sher (6)

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piur (1)

pure, sincere

dard (20)

pain

walekin (1)

but, however

sheeva (1)

manner, style

guftaar (5)

speech, speaking

Theme: Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

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Miscellany (44)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

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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