1/2: ghair

ghair len mehfil mein

bosey jaam ke

hum rahen yoon

tishna-lab paigaam ke

while all others in the gathering

are enjoying their drinks

i remain thirsty for

news of you

Mirza Ghalib

(60)

mehfil (13) gathering, concert

ghair (2) others, strangers

bosey (1) kiss

jaam (8) wine cup, goblet

tishna-lab (1) parched, thirsty lips

paigaam (1) message, news, missive

Theme:Love, Passion and Longing (88)

2/2: ghair

kisi ghair se

kya tawaqqo

ki jab mera dil hii

dushman mera ho gaya

what can i expect

from a stranger

when my own heart

has become my enemy

Jagat Mohan Lal Ravan

(1)

dushman (6) enemy

tawaqqo (2) hope, expectation

ghair (2) others, strangers

Theme:Miscellany (44)

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Life, Living & Dying (104)

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Love, Passion and Longing (88)

Beauty, Charm & Union (84)

Voice, Expression & Language (61)

Religion, Reason & Tradition (48)

Quest, Journey & Destination (44)

Nature, World & Universe (44)

Oppression, Rebellion & Freedom (38)

Grit, Resilience & Courage (36)

Creativity, Philosophy & Enlightenment (30)

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Firaq Gorakhpuri (12)

Jigar Moradabadi (11)

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Jaleel Manikpuri (9)

Parveen Shakir (8)

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Abdul Hamid Adam (6)

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Shakeel Badayuni (4)

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