Zaban Khamosh Magar Nazron Mein Ujala Dekha;
Us Ka Izhar-E-Mohabbat Bhi Nirala Dekha!
Kal Samne Manzil Thi Peeche Meri Aawazein;
Chalta To Bichhad Jata, Rukta To Safar Jata!
Uthte Huon Ko Sab Ne Sahara Diya 'Kaleem';
Girte Hue Gareeb Sambhale Kahan Gaye!
Mujh Se Nafrat Hai Agar Us Ko To Izhar Kare; Kab Main Kehta Hun Mujhe Pyaar Hi Karta Jaye!
Mohabbat Ki To Koi Had, Koi Sarhad Nahi Hoti; Hamare Darmiyan Ye Faasle, Kaise Nikal Aaye!
Tamam Umar Akele Mein Tujh Se Baatein Ki; Tamam Umar Tere Ru-Ba-Ru Khamosh Rahe!
Zindagi Hum Se Tere Naaz Uthaye Na Gaye;
Saans Lene Ki Faqat Rasm Ada Karte The!
Koi Zameen Hai To Koi Aasman Hai;
Har Shakhs Apni Zaat Mein Ik Daastan Hai!
Un Se Milte The To Sab Kehte The Kyon Milte Ho;
Ab Yahi Log Na Milne Ka Sabab Puchte Hain!
Aankh Ki Ye Ek Hasrat Thi Ki Bas Poori Hui;
Aansuon Mein Bheeg Jaane Ki Hawas Poori Hui!