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aankhon tak aa saki na kabhi

1 / 1: Couplet

aankhon tak aa saki na kabhi aansuon ki lahr

ye qaafila bhi

naql-e-makaani mein kho gaya

never could the wave of tears

reach the eyes

this caravan too,

got lost in the migration

Abbas Tabish (5)

eyes

kabhi (25)

on occasion

tears

lahr (1)

wave

caravan

naql (1)

shifting, transfer

of place, of residence

kho (4)

lose

Theme: Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

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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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