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ajeeb hote hain

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ajeeb hote hain adaab-e-rukhsat-e-mehfil

ke woh bhi uTh ke gayaa

jis ka ghar na thaa koyi

strange is the etiquette

of leaving a gathering

even those got up and left

who had no home to go to

Sahar Ansari (2)

ajeeb (7)

strange, weird

adaab (1)

etiquette

rukhsat (3)

departure (esp. of bride)

mehfil (17)

gathering, concert

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Miscellany (44)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

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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