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dasht-e-tanhaai mein

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dasht-e-tanhaai mein jeene ka saleeqa seekhiye

ye shikasta bam-o-dar bhi

humsafar ho jaayenge

in the desert of loneliness

learn the art of living

these broken doors and windows

will become your companions too

Fuzail Jafri (1)

dasht (3)

wilderness, desert

tanhaai (11)

solitude, loneliness

saleeqa (3)

skill, art, method

shikasta (3)

broken, battered.

dar (9)

window, door, gate

humsafar (4)

companion

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Miscellany (44)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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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