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gul par kya kuchh

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gul par kya kuchh beet gayi hai

albela jhonka

kya jaane

what all has

happened to the flower

what does the

carefree gust (of wind) know

Ada Jafarey (3)

1967: Adamjee Literary Award

1981: Medal of Excellence

2003: Pride of Performance

gul (19)

flower

beet gayi (1)

happened

albela (1)

fun-loving, carefree

jhonka (3)

breeze, gust

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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Nature, World & Universe (49)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Miscellany (44)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

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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