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koi kya jaane ki hai

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koi kya jaane ki hai roz-e-qayaamat kya cheez

doosra naam hai

meri shab-e-tanhaai ka

what does anyone know

about the day of apocalypse

it is another name for

my night of loneliness

Jaleel Manikpuri (11)

roz (12)

day, every day

qayaamat (9)

catastrophe, apocalypse

cheez (6)

things, matter

doosra (3)

other, something else

shab (13)

evening, night

tanhaai (11)

solitude, loneliness

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

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Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Miscellany (44)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

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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