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keh raha hai shor-e-dariyaa se

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keh raha hai shor-e-dariyaa se samandar ka sakooth

jis mein jitna zarf hai

utna hi wo khaamosh hai

the calm of the ocean says

to the noise of the river

(s)he that can contain a lot

remains that silent

Abdul Hamid Adam (12)

shor (m) (2)

noise, clamor

dariyaa (m) (13)

river

samandar (m) (2)

ocean

sakooth (m) (1)

calm

zarf (m) (1)

contain, fortitude

khaamosh (f) (3)

silent, silence

Theme: Miscellany (44)

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Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (113)

Voice, Expression, & Language (76)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (107)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Miscellany (44)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (55)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Friends, Family, & Community (135)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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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