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ghazal ka sher to hota hai

1 / 1: Couplet

ghazal ka sher to hota hai bas kisi ke liye

magar sitam hai ki

sab ko sunaana padta hai

there is this one couplet in poetry

meant for that special someone

but it is cruelty that

to everyone it must be recited

Azhar Inayati (3)

ghazal (m) (4)

poem

sher (m) (12)

couplet, poem

magar (30)

yet, but

sitam (m) (13)

tyranny, cruelty

sab (20)

all

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (132)

Featured Themes

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (41)

Home, Country, & Belonging (32)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (126)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (115)

Voice, Expression, & Language (84)

Love, Passion, and Longing (132)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (57)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (78)

Time, Life & Learning (140)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (41)

Nature, World & Universe (53)

Friends, Family, & Community (151)

Pain, Distress, Suffering (1)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (68)

Miscellany (44)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (62)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (70)

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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