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dil ko bhi gham ka

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dil ko bhi gham ka saleeqa na tha pahle pahle

us ko bhi bhoolna

accha laga pahle pahle

initially, the heart too did not know

the ways and methods of grief

initially, it felt good

for it to overlook, forget

Kishwar Naheed (2)

saleeqa (3)

skill, art, method

gham (19)

sorrow, sadness

pahle (7)

before

bhoolna (2)

forget

Theme: Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Miscellany (44)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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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