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ye waqia meri aankhon

1 / 1: Couplet

ye waqia meri aankhon ke saamne ka hai

sharaab naach rahi thi

gilaas baiThe rahe

this scene unfolds

before my eyes

the wine is dancing

and the glass is sitting still

Saeed Qais (1)

saamne (13)

in front of, opposite

aankhon (10)

eyes

waqia (1)

event, scene

sharaab (14)

wine, liquor, drink

naach (2)

dance

gilaas (1)

glass

Theme: Miscellany (44)

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Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Miscellany (44)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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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