Maqsad Zeesat Gham-e Ishq Hai Sehra Ho Keh Shehar;
Baith Jayen Gey Jahan Chaho Bitha Do Hum Ko!
Ishq Sunte The Jise Hum Woh Yahi Hai Shayad;
Khud-Ba-Khud Dil Mein Hai Ik Shakhs Samaya Hoya!
Haseen Khwab Dikha Ke Bhool Jaate Hain,
Log Apna Bana Ke Bhool Jaate Hain;
Judaai Ka Naam Sun Ke Rone Wale,
Kuch Door Ja Ke Bhool Jaate Hain!
Shayad Mujhe Kisi Se Mohabat Nahi Hui;
Lekin Yaqeen Sab Ko Dilata Raha Hun Main!
Neechan Di Ashnai Kolo Faiz Kise Nai Paya;
Kikkar Te Angoor Charhaya Har Gucha Azmaya!
Ab Toh Har Haath Ka Patthar Humein Pehchanta Hai;
Umar Guzri Hai Tere Shehar Mein Aate Jaate!
Yeh Udi Udi Si Rangat Ye Khilay Khilay Se Ghaisu;
Teri Subah Keh Rahi Hai Teri Raat Ka Fasana!
Hum Arz-e-Wafa Bhi Kar Na Sake Kuch Keh Na Sake Kuch Sun Na Sake;
Ya Hum Ne Zubaan Hi Kholi Thi Wahan Aankh Jhuki Sharma Gaye!
Farishte Se Badh Kar Hai Insan Banna;
Magar Is Mein Lagti Hai Mehnat Zyada!
Dil Hi Toh Hai Na Aaye Kyon, Dam Hi Toh Hai Na Jaye Kyon;
Hum Ko Khudaa Jo Sabar De, Tujh Se Haseen Bnaye Kyon!