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ujaale apni yaadon ke

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ujaale apni yaadon ke hamaare saath rahne do

na jaane kis gali mein

zindagi ki shaam ho jaaye

let our bright memories

continue to stay with us

as who knows where

life’s evening might fall

Bashir Badr (18)

1999: Sahitya Akademi

1999: Padma Shri

gali (8)

street

yaadon (10)

memories, thoughts

shaam (20)

evening

zindagi (41)

life

ujaale (1)

burning, bright

Theme: Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Miscellany (44)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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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