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wo waqt guzar gaya

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wo waqt guzar gaya jab mujhe teri aarzoo thi

ab tu khuda bhi ban jaaye to

main sajda na karoon

that time has passed

when i pined for you

now, even if you become god

i will not bow to you

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waqt (20)

time

khuda (30)

god

aarzoo (17)

desire

guzar (13)

pass through, spent

sajda (3)

prostrate, bow

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

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Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Miscellany (44)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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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