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umr bhar, ghalib,

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umr bhar, ghalib,ye hi bhool karta raha

dhool chehre pe thi

aur aaina saaf karta raha

all through life, ghalib,

kept making the same mistake

the dust was on my face, but

kept cleaning the mirror

Mirza Ghalib (63)

umr bhar (11)

lifelong

chehre (6)

face, countenance

aaina (6)

mirror

bhool (15)

forget, mistake

dhool (1)

dust

Theme: Miscellany (44)

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Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

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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