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1 Urdu couplets and shers with lau

lau(f): flame

1 / 1: lau

tarab ka rang mohabbat ki lau nahin deta

tarab ke rang mein

kuchh dard bhi samo len aaj

mere delight

lacks the fire love brings

so today, let us blend

some sorrow into that delight

Moghisuddin Fareedi (2)

tarab (m) (4)

ecstasy, high emotion

rang (m) (14)

color, colors

mohabbat (f) (42)

love

lau (f) (1)

flame

dard (m) (22)

pain

samo (1)

absorb, weave in

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (119)

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Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (111)

Miscellany (44)

Love, Passion, and Longing (117)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (72)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Friends, Family, & Community (141)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (119)

Voice, Expression, & Language (80)

Life, Learning, & Living (132)

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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