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thakna bhi laazmi tha

1 / 1: Couplet

thakna bhi laazmi tha kuch kaam karte karte

kuch aur thak gaya hoon

aaraam karte karte

it was essential to get tired

while doing some work

i was even more exhausted

while resting

Zafar Iqbal (5)

laazmi (2)

necessary

aaraam (3)

rest

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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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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