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hum to samjhe they ki

1 / 1: Couplet

hum to samjhe they ki ik zakhm hai bhar jaaega

kya khabar thi ki

rag-e-jaan mein utar jaaega

i imagined it a simple wound

that would heal soon

who knew it would

sink into the vein of life?

Parveen Shakir (16)

samjhe (9)

to understand

zakhm (m) (16)

wound, injury

bhar (11)

fill

khabar (f) (12)

news, awareness

jaan (m) (16)

life, strength / beloved

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (117)

Featured Themes

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (60)

Voice, Expression, & Language (77)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Friends, Family, & Community (137)

Miscellany (44)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (39)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (108)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (117)

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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