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ik pal ka qurb

1 / 1: Couplet

ik pal ka qurb ek baras ka phir intezaar

aayi hai january

to december chala gaya

a moment of closeness

and then a year of waiting again

january has come

but december has gone

Rukhsaar Nazimbabadi (1)

pal (7)

moment, nurture

intezaar (20)

waiting

qurb (2)

closeness, vicinity

baras (2)

years, year

Theme: Miscellany (44)

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Miscellany (44)

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Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

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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