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kis se shikwa karen

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kis se shikwa karen veeraane-e-hasti ka, 'hayat'

ham ne khud apni

tamannaaon ko jeene na diya

to whom will i complain, hayat,

about this life of desolation

i myself did not let my

aspirations live and thrive

Masooda Hayat (1)

khud (22)

myself

shikwa (3)

complaint

veeraane (1)

desolation, deserted,

hasti (3)

life, existence, being

Theme: Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

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Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Miscellany (44)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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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