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bahut qareeb rahi hai

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bahut qareeb rahi hai ye zindagi hum se

bahut azeez sahi

eitbaar kuch bhi naheen

life has always

remained close to me-

precious, for sure

but never reliable

Akhtar Saeed Khan (1)

bahut (20)

too much or many

qareeb (4)

near, close

zindagi (41)

life

azeez (2)

precious, rare

eitbaar (5)

faith, belief

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (124)

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Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Friends, Family, & Community (130)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Home, Country, & Belonging (29)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (110)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Life, Learning, & Living (124)

Miscellany (44)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (104)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Voice, Expression, & Language (72)

Love, Passion, and Longing (111)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

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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