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woh bhi sar-e-maqtal hai

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woh bhi sar-e-maqtal hai ki sach jis ka tha shaahid

aur waaqif-e-ahvaal-e-adaalat

bhi bahut thi

even they were at the site of execution

who bore witness to the truth

and she too was familiar

with the system of justice

Parveen Shakir (8)

shaahid (3)

witness

waaqif (3)

aware of, familiar

ahvaal (2)

condition, state

adaalat (1)

court of law

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Miscellany (44)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

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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