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ai dopahar ki dhoop

1 / 1: Couplet

ai dopahar ki dhoop bata kya jawaab doon

deewar poochti hai ki

saaya kidhar gaya

oh searing, mid-day sun

tell me what reply should i give

the walls are asking

where has the shadow gone?

Ummeed Fazli (1)

Theme: Miscellany (44)

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Nature, World & Universe (49)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Miscellany (44)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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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