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1 Urdu couplets and shers with shabnami

shabnami: dewy

1 / 1: shabnami

gul se aariz pe shabnami qatre

kyon unhen

intibah kar baiThe

dewdrops glistened

on a rosy cheek

why did i

go disturb them?

Abdul Kareem Majrooh Siddiqui (1)

gul (m) (21)

flower

aariz (m) (3)

cheeks

shabnami (1)

dewy

intibah (1)

awareness, awakening

Theme: Beauty, Charm, & Union (111)

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Beauty, Charm, & Union (111)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (72)

Voice, Expression, & Language (80)

Miscellany (44)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Love, Passion, and Longing (117)

Life, Learning, & Living (132)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (119)

Friends, Family, & Community (141)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

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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