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dil aabaad kahan reh paaye

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dil aabaad kahan reh paaye us ki yaad bhula dene se

kamraa viraan ho jata hai

ek tasveer hata dene se

where can the heart find peace

by forgetting her memory

the room becomes so desolate

by just removing one picture

Jaleel 'Aali' (2)

dil (101)

heart

aabaad (4)

flourishing, populated

yaad (34)

memory, remember

kamraa (3)

room

viraan (1)

desolate, infertile

tasveer (6)

photo, picture, image

Theme: Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Miscellany (44)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

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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