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khwaabon par ikhtiyaar

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khwaabon par ikhtiyaar na yaadon pe zor hai

kab zindagi guzaari hai

apne hisaab mein

no control over dreams

no power over memories

when has life ever

transpired on my terms

Fatima Hasan (2)

khwaabon (2)

dreams

ikhtiyaar (2)

control, authority

yaadon (10)

memories, thoughts

zor (4)

power, control

guzaari (3)

spent, transpired

hisaab (3)

count, account

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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Miscellany (44)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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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