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qurbatein hote hue bhi

1 / 1: Couplet

qurbatein hote hue bhi faaslon mein qaid hain

kitni azaadi se hum

apni hadon mein qaid hain

even in closeness, we are

imprisoned by distances

how freely we are confined

within our boundaries

Saleem Kausar (Muhammad Saleem) (3)

qurbatein (1)

closeness

faaslon (1)

distances

qaid (5)

imprisoned, captive

azaadi (2)

freedom

hadon (1)

boundaries

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Miscellany (44)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

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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