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chalte rahe to kaun sa

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chalte rahe to kaun sa apna kamaal tha

ye woh safar tha jis mein

Thaharna muhaal tha

what great feat was it

that we kept moving?

it was such a journey

where stopping was impossible

Shabnam Shakeel (1)

safar (24)

journey, travel

kamaal (3)

feat, wonder

Thaharna (2)

waiting, stopping

muhaal (2)

impossible, difficult

Theme: Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

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Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Miscellany (44)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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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