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koi luqma jo kabhi

1 / 1: Couplet

koi luqma jo kabhi ham ko mayassar aaya

saath hi daant ke neeche

koi kankar aaya

a morsel

that we obtained with ease

we also found a stone

under our teeth

Bismil Dehlavi (1)

mayassar (4)

possible, available

luqma (1)

morsel

daant (1)

teeth

kankar (1)

stone

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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Nature, World & Universe (49)

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Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

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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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