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saahil pe qaid

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saahil pe qaid laakhon safinon ke vaaste

meri shikasta naav hai

toofan liye hue

the piers on the shore

are for lakhs of boats

but my battered boat

is for the storm ahead

Salik Lakhnavi (1)

toofan (9)

storm, cyclone

saahil (5)

shore, coast

qaid (5)

imprisoned, captive

safinon (2)

boats

shikasta (3)

broken, battered.

Theme: Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

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Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Miscellany (44)

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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