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1 Urdu ashaar / shayari (shers, couplets) by

Parwaz Jalandhari

1954-2008,

Jalandhar (Punjab)

1 / 1: Parwaz Jalandhari

jin ke honTon pe hansi paanv mein chaale honge

haan wahi log tumhein

chaahne waale honge

smile on the lips

and with blisters of the feet

yes, those very folk are

the ones that truly love you

Parwaz Jalandhari (1)

honTon (m) (3)

lips

hansi (f) (2)

laugh

paanv (m) (6)

feet

chaale (m) (2)

blisters, sores

log (m) (12)

people

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (122)

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Miscellany (44)

Home, Country, & Belonging (32)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (56)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (123)

Voice, Expression, & Language (82)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (61)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (74)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (39)

Nature, World & Universe (52)

Friends, Family, & Community (148)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (115)

Love, Passion, and Longing (122)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (65)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Time, Life & Learning (135)

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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