Tujhe Bhool Jana To Mumkin Nahin Hai;
Magar Bhool Jane Ko Jee Chahata Hai!
Tha Jahan Kehna Wahan Keh Na Paye Umar Bhar;
Kagzon Par Yun Sher Likhna Bezubani Hi Toh Hai!
Ye Toh Achha Hua Aansu Be-Rang Hua Karte Hain;
Varna Raaton Ko Bheege Takiye Saara Raaz Khol Dete!
Aansu Mere Dekh Kar Tu Pareshan Kyon Hai Ae Dost;
Yeh Woh Alfaaz Hain Jo Zubaan Tak Na Aa Sake!
Dushmano Ko Saza Dene Ki Ek Tehzeeb Hai Meri;
Main Haath Nahi Uthata Nazron Se Gira Deta Hun!
Khoob Hai Shaunk Ka Ye Pehlu Bhi;
Main Bhi Barbaad Ho Gaya Tu Bhi!
Yeh Mumkin Nahi Ki Sab Log Hi Badal Jaate Hain;
Kuch Halaat Ke Saanchon Mein Bhi Dhal Jate Hain!
Kisi Roz Hogi Roshan, Meri Bhi Zindgi;
Intezaar Subah Ka Nahi Kisi Ke Laut Aane Ka Hai!
Daad-o-Tahseen Ka Ye Shor Hai Kyun;
Hum Toh Khud Se Kalaam Kar Rahe Hain!
Tere Seene Se Lag Kar Teri Aarzoo Ban Jaaun,
Teri Saanson Se Mil Kar Teri Khushboo Ban Jaaun,
Faasle Na Rahein Koi Hum Dono Ke Darmiyaan,
Main, Main Na Rahun Bas Tu Hi Tu Ban Jaaun!