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daagh duniya ne diye

1 / 1: Couplet

daagh duniya ne diye zakhm zamaane se mile

hum ko tohfe ye

tumhein dost banaane se mile

i got the scars from the world

and the wounds from life

the few gifts i got

from having you as a friend

Kaif Bhopali (2)

zakhm (15)

wound, injury

daagh (5)

scars, stains

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Miscellany (44)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

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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