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dard ho to dawaa bhi

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dard ho to dawaa bhi mumkin hai

vahm ke

kya dawaa kare koyi?

for true pain

remedy exists

but what cure

for mere suspicion?

Yagana Changezi (8)

dard (m) (20)

pain

dawaa (f) (5)

medicine, cure

mumkin (8)

possible

vahm (m) (2)

illusion, suspicion, fear

Theme: Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Featured Themes

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (117)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (108)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (60)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (39)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Miscellany (44)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Friends, Family, & Community (137)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Voice, Expression, & Language (77)

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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