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yan lab pe lakh lakh

1 / 1: Couplet

yan lab pe lakh lakh sukhan iztiraab mein

wan ek khaamoshi teri

sab ke jawaab mein

millions of words

in turmoil on my lip

and your reply for them all

is just silence

Shaikh Ibrahim Zauq (6)

lab (19)

lip, lips

sukhan (8)

speech, spoken words

khaamoshi (4)

silence

sab (13)

all

jawaab (6)

answer, reply

Theme: Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

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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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