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1 Urdu couplets and shers with mariam

mariam(f): mary (mother of jesus)

1 / 1: mariam

ibn-e-mariam hua kare koi

mere dukh ki

dawaa kare koi

let someone

become jesus for me

let someone

heal this sorrow within

Mirza Ghalib (64)

ibn (m) (1)

son

mariam (f) (1)

mary (mother of jesus)

dukh (m) (8)

sorrow, grief

dawaa (f) (6)

medicine, cure

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (120)

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Friends, Family, & Community (142)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (59)

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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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