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aankh ki ye ek hasrat thi

1 / 1: Couplet

aankh ki ye ek hasrat thi ki bas poori hui

aansuon mein bheeg jaane ki

havas poori hui

the eye held a longing

that is now fulfilled

the craving to bathe in tears

is now quenched

Shahryar (11)

1987: Sahitya Akademi

2008: Jnanpith

aankh (m) (11)

eyes, eye

hasrat (f) (11)

desire, mostly unmet

aansuon (m) (4)

tears

bheeg (m) (2)

soak, drench

havas (m) (2)

lust, greed, desire

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Miscellany (44)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (54)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (71)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Friends, Family, & Community (133)

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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