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subh-e-kaazib ki hawa mein

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subh-e-kaazib ki hawa mein dard tha kitna 'muneer'

rail ki seeti baji to

dil lahu se bhar gaya

how much pain there is

in the breeze of the dawn of deceit

hearing the whistle of the train

the heart is filled with blood

Muneer Niyazi (4)

lahu (3)

blood

subh (7)

morning, dawn

kaazib (1)

deceit, lies

hawa (5)

breeze, wind

seeti (1)

whistle, horn

Theme: Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

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Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Miscellany (44)

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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