Us Ki Yaad Aayi Hai Saanso Zara Ahista Chalo;
Dhadkanon Se Bhi Ibadat Mein Khalal Padta Hai!
Sau Diye Jalaye Hain Doston Ke Angan Mein;
Phir Bhi Mere Angan Mein Har Taraf Andhera Hai!
Ye Gham Nahi Hai Ki Hum Dono Ek Ho Na Sake;
Ye Ranj Hai Ki Koi Darmiyan Mein Bhi Na Tha!
Tu Ja Raha Tha Bichhad Ke To Har Kadam Pe Tere;
Phisal Rahi Thi Mere Paanv Se Zameen Bahut!
Aankhon Mein Khwab Paaon Mein Chhalon Ko Paal Kar;
Layi Hun Main Andhere Se Suraj Nikal Kar!
Neend Kya Hai Zara Si Der Ki Maut;
Maut Kya Kya Hai Tamam Umar Ki Neend!
Hansi Un Ke Labon Tak Aa Gayi Hai;
Muqammal Ho Gaya Rona Hamara!
Shaam Pade So Jane Wala Deep Bujha Kar Yaadon Ke;
Raat Gaye Tak Jaag Raha Tha Pehli Pehli Baarish Mein!
Dil Ko Sambhale Hansta Bolta Rehta Hun Lekin;
Sach Pucho To ‘Zeb’ Tabiyat Theek Nahi Hoti!
Behtar Dinon Ki Aas Lagaate Hue Habib;
Hum Behtareen Din Bhi Ganwaate Chale Gaye!