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bahut se log thay

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bahut se log thay mehmaan mere ghar lekin

woh jaantaa thaa ki

hai ehtimaam kis ke liye

my home hosted

many guests that day

yet, (s)he knew for whom

the preparations were truly made

Parveen Shakir (17)

log (m) (11)

people

mehmaan (m) (3)

guest

ehtimaam (m) (1)

management, supervision

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (117)

Featured Themes

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (72)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (119)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Voice, Expression, & Language (80)

Miscellany (44)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Friends, Family, & Community (141)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Life, Learning, & Living (132)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (111)

Love, Passion, and Longing (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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