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gham-e-zamaana ne

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gham-e-zamaana ne majboor kar diya warna

ye aarzoo thi ki

bas teri aarzoo karte

the sorrows of the world

have made me helpless

else, my only desire

was to desire only you

Akhtar Shirani (1)

gham (19)

sorrow, sadness

zamaana (6)

world, age, days

majboor (2)

helpless, compelled

warna (4)

orelse

aarzoo (17)

desire

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

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Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Miscellany (44)

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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