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1 Urdu couplets and shers with hauz

hauz(f): pool. pond

1 / 1: hauz

ajab naheen hai ki dil par jamee mili kaaee

bahut dinon se to

ye hauz saaf bhi na huaa

it is no surprise moss has

accumulated on the heart

this pool has not been cleaned

for a very long time

Parveen Shakir (16)

ajab (11)

strange, wonderful

dil (m) (108)

heart

par (m) (18)

wings, feathers / upon

jamee (1)

settled, accumulated

kaaee (f) (1)

moss, algae

hauz (f) (1)

pool. pond

Theme: Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

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Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (108)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (117)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (39)

Miscellany (44)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Voice, Expression, & Language (77)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Friends, Family, & Community (137)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (60)

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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hauz(f): pool. pond

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