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aghyaar kyun daakhil hain

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aghyaar kyun daakhil hain bazm-e-suroor mein

maana ki yaar kam hain

par itne to kam nahin

why are strangers allowed

in our gathering of joy

yes, our friends are few

but not so few

Ismail Merathi (4)

strangers

allowed, permitted

bazm (11)

assembly, gathering

delight, joy

agreed, listen to

yaar (19)

friend, beloved

par (15)

wings, feathers / upon

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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Featured Themes

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Miscellany (44)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

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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