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aate jaate log hamein kyuun

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aate jaate log hamein kyuun dost puraane lagte hain

chaahat ki is had par, yaarab,

hum to deewaane lagte hain

why do new acquaintances

seem like old friends to us

affection to this extent, oh god,

makes us look a little mad

Kavita Kiran (2)

dost (9)

friend

puraane (2)

old

chaahat (3)

longing, desire

deewaane (3)

crazy, mad people

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Miscellany (44)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

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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