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tum ne jo zakhm diye

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tum ne jo zakhm diye ham ko bator-e-tohfa

chaadar-e-ashk mein

har gham ko chupaana chaaha

the wounds you gave me,

presenting them as gifts

i sought to cover every sorrow

in a blanket of tears

Aafreen Faheem Aafi (2)

zakhm (m) (17)

wound, injury

bator (1)

in the form of

chaadar (2)

shawl, wrap, cover

ashk (m) (7)

tears

gham (m) (20)

sorrow, sadness

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (124)

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Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Pain, Distress, Suffering (1)

Friends, Family, & Community (148)

Miscellany (44)

Time, Life & Learning (135)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (124)

Nature, World & Universe (52)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Love, Passion, and Longing (123)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (56)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (74)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (61)

Home, Country, & Belonging (32)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (39)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (115)

Voice, Expression, & Language (82)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (66)

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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