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apna ghar

1 / 1: Couplet

apna ghar aane se pahle

itni galiyan

kyun aati hain

before i reach

my home

why are there

so many lanes and turns

Mohammad Alvi (3)

galiyan (1)

streets

Theme: Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

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Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Miscellany (44)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

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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