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yeh maana haath mein saagar hai

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yeh maana haath mein saagar hai lekin kya bharosa hai

hazaaron lagzisheen hayal hain

lab tak jaam aane mein

yes, there is an ocean in my hand

but there is no assurance

so many wounds in my thoughts

before the cup reaches the lip

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jaam (m) (10)

wine cup, goblet

lab (m) (19)

lip, lips

saagar (m) (1)

ocean

bharosa (m) (2)

confidence, reliance

thousands

lagzisheen (m) (1)

wounds

hayal (m) (1)

imagination, fantasy

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (127)

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Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (118)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Friends, Family, & Community (139)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Life, Learning, & Living (127)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Miscellany (44)

Love, Passion, and Longing (113)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (109)

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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