Is Qadar Roya Hun Teri Yaad Mein;
Aaine Ankhon Ke Dhundle Ho Gaye!
Duniya Mizaz-Dan-o-Mizaz-Ashna Na Thi,
Duniya Ke Paas Zehar Bahut Tha Dawa Na Thi;
Roshan Tha Dil Mein Sirf Kisi Yaad Ka Charagh,
Ghar Mein Koi Bhi Roshni Us Ke Siwa Na Thi!
Kar Raha Tha Gham-e-Jahan Ka Hisab;
Aaj Tum Yaad Be-Hisab Aaye!
Koi Bhula Hua Chehra Nazar Aaye Shayad;
Aaina Ghaur Se Tune Kabhi Dekha Hi Nahi!
Tumhari Yaad Ke Jab Zakhm Bharne Lagte Hain;
Kisi Bahane Tumhein Yaad Karne Lagte Hain!
Isi Khandar Mein Mere Khwab Ki Gali Bhi Thi; Gali Mein Ped Bhi Tha Ped Par Samar Bhi Tha!
Ujli Ujli Khwahishon Par Neend Ki Chadar Na Daal; Yaad Ke Rauzan Se Kuch Taaza Hawa Bhi Aayegi!
Tere Hone Ka Mujhe Ab Bhi Bharam Hota Hai; Jism Se Door Kabhi Jaise Ki Saaya Na Gaya!
Us Shaam Wo Rukhsat Ka Saman Yaad Rahega; Wo Shahr Woh Kucha Wo Makaan Yaad Rahega!
Yaad Aayi Jab Mujhe 'Farhat' Se Chhoti Thi Behan; Mere Dushman Ki Behan Ne Mujh Ko Rakhi Bandh Di!