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ashaar mere yuun to

1 / 1: Couplet

ashaar mere yuun to zamaane ke liye hain

kuchh sher faqat un ko

sunaane ke liye hain

my couplets are mostly

for the world at large

but some couplets are

only for reciting to her

Jan Nisar Akhtar (3)

yuun (6)

like this, in this way

zamaane (m) (11)

in the world

sher (m) (12)

couplet, poem

faqat (7)

only, just, simply

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (132)

Featured Themes

Love, Passion, and Longing (132)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (126)

Friends, Family, & Community (151)

Nature, World & Universe (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (68)

Home, Country, & Belonging (32)

Voice, Expression, & Language (84)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (115)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (57)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (78)

Pain, Distress, Suffering (1)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (41)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (62)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (70)

Miscellany (44)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (41)

Time, Life & Learning (140)

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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