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1 Urdu ashaar / shayari (shers, couplets) by

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

1931-2015,

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khwaab woh naheen hote jo neend mein dekhe jaate hain

khwaab wo hote hain

jo sone naheen dete

dreams are not those

you see in your sleep

dreams are those

that don't let you sleep

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam (1)

2007: President of India

khwaab (m) (19)

dream

neend (f) (6)

sleep

Theme: Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (40)

Featured Themes

Nature, World & Universe (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (115)

Voice, Expression, & Language (82)

Home, Country, & Belonging (32)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (40)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (76)

Friends, Family, & Community (149)

Love, Passion, and Longing (125)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (126)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (41)

Time, Life & Learning (139)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (61)

Pain, Distress, Suffering (1)

Miscellany (44)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (67)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (56)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (68)

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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