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tha intezaar

1 / 1: Couplet

tha intezaar maanaenge mil ke diwali

na tum hi laut ke aaye

na waqt-e-shaam hua

was waiting

to celebrate diwali together

neither did you return

nor is it time yet for the celebration

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intezaar (20)

waiting

Theme: Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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Life, Learning, & Living (124)

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Love, Passion, and Longing (111)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (110)

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Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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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