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achchha ye karam hum pe

1 / 1: Couplet

achchha ye karam hum pe tu sayyaad kare hai

par noch ke ab qaid se

aazaad kare hai

strange is this favor

you do to me, my captor

first you tear my wings

and then you set me free

Rifat Sarosh (1)

aazaad (5)

free, freed

karam (9)

kindness, grace, favor

sayyaad (8)

captor, hunter

par (15)

wings, feathers / upon

noch (1)

clip, tear

qaid (5)

imprisoned, captive

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Miscellany (44)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

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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