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main kal bhi safar mein tha

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main kal bhi safar mein tha aur aaj bhi safar mein huun

kal apno ki talaash mein tha

aaj apni talaash mein huun

i was on a journey yesterday

and still am today

yesterday, in search of my dear ones

today, in search of myself

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safar (24)

journey, travel

apno (2)

lovedones

talaash (9)

quest, search

Theme: Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

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Nature, World & Universe (49)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Miscellany (44)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

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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