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1 Urdu ashaar / shayari (shers, couplets) by

Arshad Abdul Hamid

1919-2000,

Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh)

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kuch sitaare mere palkon pe chamakte hain abhi

kuchh sitaare mire seene

mein samaaye hue hai abhi

some stars are

twinkling in my eyes

some others are

gathered in my heart

Arshad Abdul Hamid (1)

sitaare (m) (2)

stars

palkon (m) (1)

eyelids

seene (m) (7)

heart, chest

Theme: Nature, World & Universe (50)

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Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Friends, Family, & Community (135)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Miscellany (44)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (113)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (107)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Voice, Expression, & Language (76)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (57)

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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