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2 Urdu couplets and shers with socha

socha: think

1 / 2: socha

jis bhi fankaar ka shahkaar ho tum

us ne sadiyon

tumhen socha hoga

whichever artist created

the masterpiece that’s you

(s)he must have

thought of it for ages

Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi (4)

fankaar (m) (1)

artist, craftsman

shahkaar (m) (1)

masterpiece

sadiyon (f) (4)

ages, centuries

think

Theme: Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (39)

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2 / 2: socha

faasle aise bhi honge ye kabhi socha na tha

saamne baiTha tha mere

aur woh mera na tha

i never imagined

such distances can exist too

he was right in front of me

and, yet, he was not mine

Adeem Hashmi (1)

faasle (m) (3)

distances, distance

think

in front of, opposite

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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Featured Themes

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (39)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Voice, Expression, & Language (77)

Miscellany (44)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (108)

Friends, Family, & Community (137)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (60)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (117)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

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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