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insaan ki khwahishon ki

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insaan ki khwahishon ki koi inteha nahi

do gaz zameen bhi chahiye

do gaj kafan ke baad

there is no limit

to the human need

after two yards of shroud

needs two yards of land

Kaifi Azmi (7)

zameen (10)

ground, earth, land

khwaahish (4)

desire, aspiration

inteha (3)

ending, finale

insaan (12)

human

Theme: Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

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Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Miscellany (44)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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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