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kitni deewarein uThi hain

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kitni deewarein uThi hain ek ghar ke darmiyaan

ghar kahi gum ho gaya

deewar-o-dar ki darmiyaan

how many walls have arisen

within a home

the home is now lost somewhere

within these walls and doors

Makhmoor Saeedi (1)

darmiyaan (5)

between

gum (2)

lost

deewar (1)

wall

dar (9)

window, door, gate

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Miscellany (44)

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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