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guftagu ke khatm ho jaane pe

1 / 1: Couplet

guftagu ke khatm ho jaane pe aayaa ye khayaal

jo zabaan tak aa naheen paayaa

vahee to dil mein tha

after the conversation ended,

a realization struck

that which failed to reach the lips

was what the heart was holding

Ali Jawad Zaidi (2)

guftagu (m) (3)

conversation

khatm (2)

end, finish

khayaal (m) (15)

thoughts

zabaan (m) (10)

language, tongue

dil (m) (109)

heart

Theme: Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

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Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Friends, Family, & Community (139)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (109)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (118)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Miscellany (44)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Love, Passion, and Longing (113)

Life, Learning, & Living (127)

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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