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aane mein sadaa der

1 / 1: Couplet

aane mein sadaa der lagaate hi rahe tum

jaate rahe ham jaan se

aate hi rahe tum

you were forever

late in coming

i kept dying of longing

waiting for you

Rasikh Irfani (2)

sadaa (m) (3)

call, voice / forever

rahe (21)

remain

jaan (m) (17)

life, strength / beloved

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (117)

Featured Themes

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (119)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (111)

Miscellany (44)

Love, Passion, and Longing (117)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Voice, Expression, & Language (80)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (72)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Life, Learning, & Living (132)

Friends, Family, & Community (141)

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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