Ahmad Kamal Abdullah Shayari

  • Ajnabi Khauf Fizaon Mein

    Ajnabi Khauf Fizaon Mein Basa Ho Jaise;
    Shehar Ka Shehar Hi Aseb Zada Ho Jaise;

    Raat Ke Pichle Pahar Aati Hain Aawazein Si;
    Door Sehra Mein Koi Cheekh Raha Ho Jaise;

    Dar-o-Deewar Pe Chayi Hai Udasi Aisi;
    Aaj Har Ghar Se Janaza Sa Utha Ho Jaise;

    Muskurata Hun Pa-e-Khatir-e-Ahabab Magar;
    Dukh To Chehre Kee Lakiron Pe Saja Ho Jaise;

    Ab Agar Doob Geya Bhi To Marunga Na 'Kamal'
    Bahte Pani Pe Mera Naam Likha Ho Jaise!
    ~ Ahmad Kamal Abdullah
  • Ajnabi Khauf Fizaon

    Ajnabi Khauf Fizaon Mein Basa Ho Jaise;
    Shehar Ka Shehar Hi Aseb Zada Ho Jaise;

    Raat Ke Pichle Pehar Aati Hain Awazein Si;
    Dur Shehara Mein Koi Cheekh Raha Ho Jaise;

    Dar-o-Deewar Pe Chayi Hai Udasi Aisi;
    Aaj Har Ghar Se Janaza Sa Utha Ho Jaise;

    Muskurata Hun Pa-e-Khatir-e-Ahabab Magar;
    Dukh To Chehre Kee Lakion Pe Saja Ho Jaise;

    Ab Agar Doob Gaya Bhi To Marunga Na 'Kamal';
    Behte Pani Pe Mera Naam Likha Ho Jaise!
    ~ Ahmad Kamal Abdullah
  • Ajnabi Khauf Fizaon Main

    Ajnabi Khauf Fizaon Mein Basa Ho Jaise;
    Shahar Ka Shahar Hi Aseb Zada Ho Jaise;

    Raat Ke Pichle Pahar Aati Hain Awazein Si;
    Dur Shahara Mein Koi Cheekh Raha Ho Jaise;

    Dar-O-Deewar Pe Chayi Hai Udaasi Aisi;
    Aaj Har Ghar Se Janaza Sa Utha Ho Jaise;

    Muskurata Hun Pa-e-Khatir-e-Ahabab Magar;
    Dukh To Chehre Ki Lakiron Pe Saja Ho Jaise;

    Ab Agar Dub Gaya Bhi To Marunga Na 'Kamal';
    Bahte Pani Pe Mera Naam Likha Ho Jaise!
    ~ Ahmad Kamal Abdullah
  • Ajnabi Khauf Fizaon

    Ajnabi Khauf Fizaon Mein Basa Ho Jaise;
    Shehar Ka Shehar Hi Aaseb Zada Ho Jaise;

    Raat Ke Pichle Pehar Aati Hain Awazein Si;
    Dur Shehar Mein Koi Cheekh Raha Ho Jaise;

    Dar-o-Divar Pe Chhai Hai Udasi Aisi;
    Aaj Har Ghar Se Janaza Sa Utha Ho Jaise;

    Muskurata Hun Pa-e-Khatir-e-Ahabab Magar;
    Dukh To Chehre Ki Lakiron Pe Saja Ho Jaise;

    Ab Agar Dub Gaya Bhi Toh Marunga Na Kamal;
    Behte Pani Pe Mera Naam Likha Ho Jaise!

    Translation:
    Aaseb Zadaa = haunted;
    Cheekh = Scream;
    Pa-e-Khatir-e-Ahabab = for the welcome of friends
    ~ Ahmad Kamal Abdullah
  • Koii Us Shahar Mein

    Koii Us Shahar Mein Kab Thaa Uskaa;
    Use Yah Zom Ki Rab Thaa Uskaa;

    Uskii Rag Rag Men Utartii Rahii Aag;
    Uske Andar Hii Ghazab Thaa Uskaa;

    Vahii Silsila-e-Taar-e-Nafas;
    Vahii Jiine Kaa Sabab Thaa Uskaa;

    Sidq-Zaada Thaa Voh Shahzaada Kamaal;
    Bas Yahii Naam-O-Nasab Thaa Uskaa!

    Translation:
    Zo'm = Pride
    Sidq =Truth
    ~ Ahmad Kamal Abdullah
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