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khush aaye tujhe

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khush aaye tujhe shahr-e-munaafiq ki ameeri

hum logon ko sach kahne ki

aadat bhi bahut thi

may the wealth of the hypocrites

of the city bring you joy

but we also had the habit

of telling the truth

Parveen Shakir (8)

khush (9)

happy

shahr (12)

city

munaafiq (1)

hypocrite

aadat (3)

habit

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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Miscellany (44)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

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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