Jinki Yaad Hai Dil Mein Nishaani Ki Tarah,
Woh Toh Bhool Gaye Humein Kahaani Ki Tarah!
Mumkin Ho Aapse Toh Bhula Dijiyega Mujhe;
Patthar Pe Hun Lakeer Mita Dijiyega Mujhe;
Har Roz Mujh Se Hai Taaza Shikayat Aapko;
Maine Kiya Kya Ek Baar Bata Dijiyega Mujhe!
Hum Rone Pe Aa Jayein Toh Dariya Hi Baha Den;
Shabnam Ki Tarah Se Humein Rona Nahi Aataa!
Aansuon Ko Peena Purani Aadat Hai Meri;
Mujhe Logon Ko Apna Gham Dikhana Nahi Aata!
Log Yun Dekh Ke Hans Dete Hain,
Tu Mujhe Bhool Gaya Ho Jaise!
Ishq Teri Inteha, Ishq Meri Inteha;
Tu Bhi Abhi Na-Tamam, Main Bhi Abhi Na-Tamam!
Love is thy goal, and mine, too, but both Are so far novices on the path of love.
Ishq Par Zor Nahi Hai Yeh Woh Aatish 'Ghalib';
Ki Lagaye Na Lage Aur Bujhaye Na Bujhe!
Hum Rone Pe Aa Jayein Toh Dariya Hi Baha Den,
Shabnam Ki Tarah Se Humein Rona Nahi Aata!
Chup Hain Woh Kis Wajah Se Humein Maloom Nahi Magar,
Dil Doob Sa Jaata Hai Jab Woh Yaad Nahi Karte!
Kitaabein Bhi Bilkul Meri Tarha Hain;
Alfaazon Se Bharpoor Magar Khamosh!