gham-e-jahan ko sharmsar karne wale kya hue
wo sari umr intizar karne wale kya hue

baham hue baghair jo guzar gain wo saaten
wo ek ek pal shumar karne wale kya hue

dua-e-nim-shab ki rasm kaise khatm ho gai!
wo harf-e-jaan pe e'tibar karne wale kya hue

kahan hain wo jo dasht-e-arzu mein khak ho gae
wo lamha-e-abad shikar karne wale kya hue

talab ke sahilon pe jalti kashtiyan bataengi
shanawari pe e'tibar karne wale kya hue