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tum raah mein chup-chaap

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tum raah mein chup-chaap khaDe ho to gaye ho

kis kis ko bataaoge ki

ghar kyun nahi jaate

you stand there, silently

in the path

to how many will you explain

why you are not going home?

Ameer Qazalbash (4)

raah (m) (23)

street, path

chup (m) (8)

silent, quiet

bata (9)

speak, tell

Theme: Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

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Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Voice, Expression, & Language (76)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (107)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (56)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (113)

Miscellany (44)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Friends, Family, & Community (135)

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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