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1 Urdu ashaar / shayari (shers, couplets) by

Bashar Nawaz

1935-2015,

Aurangabad (Maharashtra)

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wahee hai rang magar boo hai kuchh lahoo jaisi

ye ab ki fasl mein

khilte gulaab kaise hain

the colour is the same

but the scent smells of blood

what kind of roses are these

blooming in this season's crop?

Bashar Nawaz (1)

rang (m) (15)

color, colors

boo (1)

scent, smell

lahoo (m) (2)

blood

fasl (m) (6)

crop, season

gulaab (m) (5)

rose

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (65)

Featured Themes

Quest, Journey, & Destination (56)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (39)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (74)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (65)

Love, Passion, and Longing (122)

Voice, Expression, & Language (82)

Miscellany (44)

Friends, Family, & Community (148)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (61)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (115)

Nature, World & Universe (52)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (123)

Time, Life & Learning (135)

Home, Country, & Belonging (32)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

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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