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dabaa ke qabr mein

1 / 1: Couplet

dabaa ke qabr mein sab chal diye dua na salaam

zara si der mein

kya ho gaya zamaane ko

after burying me, they walked away

without a greeting or a prayer

what has happened to the world

in such a short time

Qamar Jalalvi (5)

bury, suppress

qabr (5)

grave, tomb

sab (13)

all

chal (4)

moving, walking

dua (11)

blessing, prayer

greeting, farewell

in the world

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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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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