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phir dekhiye

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phir dekhiye andaaz-e-gulafshaani-e-guftaar

rakh de koyi

paimaana-e-sahbaa mere aage

behold the flourish

of my bloom-laden eloquence

when someone

places a goblet of wine before me

Mirza Ghalib (63)

andaaz (10)

mannerism, style

gulafshaani (1)

boasting, flowery speech

guftaar (5)

speech, speaking

paimaana (3)

cup, measure

sahbaa (3)

wine

Theme: Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

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Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Miscellany (44)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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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