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1 Urdu ash'ar / shaayari (shers, couplets) containing the word:

keeDe: insects, worms

1 / 1: keeDe

kaaghaz mein dab ke mar gaye keeDe kitaab ke

deewaana be-paDhe-likhe

mashhoor ho gaya

bookworms died

buried in paper

while the unschooled madman

became famous

Bashir Badr (18)

1999: Sahitya Akademi

1999: Padma Shri

paper

dab (1)

buried

insects, worms

book

crazy

famous, well-known

Theme: Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

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Featured Themes

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Miscellany (44)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

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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