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seene ka daagh hai woh naala

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seene ka daagh hai woh naala ke lab tak na gaya

khaak ka rizq hai woh qatra

ke dariyaa na hua

it remains a scar on the heart

the lament that didn’t reach the lips

it remains a part of the dust

the drop that doesn’t become the river

Mirza Ghalib (63)

river

heart, chest

scars, stains

cry, lament, wail

lab (19)

lip, lips

dust, ashes, worthless

drop, drop of water

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

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Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Miscellany (44)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

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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