Shohrat Ki Bulandi Bhi Pal Bhar Ka Tamasha Hai;
Jis Daal Pe Baithe Ho Wo Toot Bhi Sakti Hai!
Ai 'Zauq' Takalluf Mein Hai Takleef Sarasar;
Aaram Mein Hai Woh Jo Takalluf Nahi Karta!
Zamana Bade Shaunk Se Sun Raha Tha;
Humin So Gaye Dastaan Kehte Kehte!
Duniya Ke Jo Maze Hain Harghiz Wo Kam Na Honge;
Charche Yun Hi Rahenge Afsos Hum Na Honge!
Kyon Chalte Chalte Ruk Gaye Veerna Raasto;
Tanha Hun Aaj Main Zara Ghar Tak To Saath Do!
Kashti-e-Mai Ko Hukam-e-Ravani Bhi Bhej Do;
Jab Aag Bhej Di Hai To Paani Bhi Bhej Do!
Ujale Apni Yaadon Ke Hamare Saath Rehne Do;
Na Jaane KIs Gali Mein Zindagi Ki Sham Ho Jaye!
Qurbatein Hote Hue Bhi Fanslon Mein Qaid Hain;
Kitni Azadi Se Hum Apni Hadon Mein Qaid Hain!
Rang Khushbu Aur Mausam Ka Bahana Ho Gaya;
Apni Hi Tasveer Mein Chehra Purana Ho Gaya!
Kabhi Udaas Ho Jao To Batana Mujhe;
Phir Se Apna Dil Denge Tumhein Khelne Ke Liye!