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kyun maang rahe ho

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kyun maang rahe ho kisi baarish ki duaen

tum apne shikasta

dar-o-deewaar to dekho

why are you seeking

the blessings of rains

first pay attention to your

broken doors and walls

Jazib Quraishi (1)

maang (3)

ask, seek

baarish (3)

rain

duaen (1)

blessings, favors

shikasta (3)

broken, battered.

Theme: Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

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Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Miscellany (44)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

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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