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paani mein aks

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paani mein aks aur kisi aasmaan ka hai

ye naav kaun si hai

ye dariyaa kahan ka hai

the mountain of needs

won’t let me get tired

my children

won’t let me grow old

Ahmad Mushtaq (3)

aks (4)

reflection

sky

naav (2)

boat

river

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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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