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kahaani khatam hui

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kahaani khatam hui aur aisi khatam hui

ki log rone lage

taaliyaan bajaate hue

the story ended

and it ended in such a way

that people started to cry

even as they were clapping

Rehman Faris (2)

kahaani (3)

story, sob story

khatam (1)

end, finish

taaliyaan (1)

claps

bajaate (1)

tomakesound

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Miscellany (44)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

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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