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aarzoo hasrat aur

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aarzoo hasrat aur ummeed shikaayat aansu

ek tera zikr tha aur

beech mein kya kya nikla

wishes, desires, and

hopes, complaints, tears

thinking of you

what all have turned out

Sarwar Alam Raz (2)

desire

desire, mostly unmet

hope, expectation

complaint, protest

tears

zikr (8)

mention, remember

nikla (12)

turned out, came out

Theme: Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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Nature, World & Universe (49)

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Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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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