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meri apni aur us ki

1 / 1: Couplet

meri apni aur us ki aarzoo mein farq ye tha

mujhe bas woh

use saara zamaana chaahiye tha

my longing and hers

were quite different

i wanted only her, but

she wanted the whole world

Bushra Ejaz (1)

aarzoo (m) (18)

desire

farq (m) (2)

difference

zamaana (m) (8)

world, age, days

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (116)

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Miscellany (44)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Friends, Family, & Community (141)

Voice, Expression, & Language (79)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Life, Learning, & Living (130)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (72)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (110)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (118)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Love, Passion, and Longing (116)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

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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