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zindagi yuunhi bahut kam hai

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zindagi yuunhi bahut kam hai mohabbat ke liye

ruuth kar waqt ganvaane ki

zaroorat kya hai

life is so short

even for love

why waste any

being upset

Anonymous

life

as it is

bahut (20)

too much or many

love

angry

waqt (20)

time

waste

need, necessity

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (124)

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Featured Themes

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Love, Passion, and Longing (111)

Voice, Expression, & Language (72)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Friends, Family, & Community (130)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Home, Country, & Belonging (29)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (110)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (104)

Miscellany (44)

Life, Learning, & Living (124)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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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