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haadse hai ke

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haadse hai ke log rahte hain

apne hi ghar mein

ajnabi ki tarah

the tragedy is that

people stay

in their own homes

as strangers

Aslam Habeeb (6)

haadse (1)

calamities, accidents

log (9)

people

ajnabi (5)

stranger

tarah (15)

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Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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Miscellany (44)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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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