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qaasid ke aate aate

1 / 1: Couplet

qaasid ke aate aate khat ek aur likh rakhuun

main jaantaa huun

jo vo likhenge jawaab mein

while the messenger returns

i will keep another letter ready

for i know what

she would be writing in reply

Mirza Ghalib (63)

qaasid (6)

messenger, envoy

khat (7)

letter

likh (1)

write

jawaab (6)

answer, reply

Theme: Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

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Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Miscellany (44)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

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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