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sheesha TuuTe

1 / 1: Couplet

sheesha TuuTe ghul mach jaaye

dil TuuTe

aawaaz na aaye

when the glass breaks,

so much noise

when the heart breaks,

not even a whisper

Hafeez Merathi (1)

sheesha (2)

glass, mirror

TuuTe (3)

broken, break

ghul (1)

noise, tumult

dil (101)

heart

aawaaz (3)

voice

Theme: Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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Miscellany (44)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

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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