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Lazim tou nahi kai zuban sai izhaar kiya jai ...

Lazim tou nahi kai zuban sai izhaar kiya jai,
Kuch jazbon ko ehsaas bhi hawa detai hain,
Kamosh muhabat bhi ibtedaa hai Faraz,
Aaisi muhabat ko farishtai bhi dua detai hain,

It is not necessary to express by the tongue,
Some passions are given rise by feelings,
Silent love is also a beginning Faraz,
Such love is prayed for even by the angels,

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