Ek Toote Hue Dil Ki Aawaaz Mujhe Kahiye


Ek Toote Hue Dil Ki Aawaaz Mujhe Kahiye;
Sur Jismein Hai Sab Gum Ke Woh Saaz Mujhe Kahiye;
Main Kaun Hoon Aur Kyaa Hoon Kiske Liye Zindaa Hoon;
Main Khud Bhi Nahi Samjha Woh Raaz Mujhe Kahiye!
~ Mirza Ghalib

Har Bul-Hawas Ne Husn-Parasti Shiaar Kee

Har Bul-Hawas Ne Husn-Parasti Shiaar Kee;
Ab Aabroo-E-Sheva-E-Ahl-E-Nazar Gayi;
Nazare Ne Bhi Kaam Kiya Wan Naqaab Kee;
Masti Se Har Nigah Tere Rukh Par Bikhar Gayi!
~ Mirza Ghalib

Dil Se Bhula Diya, Aankhon Se Kabhi Na Girana


Dil Se Bhula Diya, Aankhon Se Kabhi Na Girana;
Humein Itna Tadpaya Kisi Aur Ko Na Tadpana;
Kabhi Mud Ke Dekhoge Un Raahon Pe, Hum Wahi Milenge;
Jaha Socha Tha Kabhi Hoga Apna Bhi Ek Aashiyana!

Dil Me Tamannaon Ko Dabana Seekh Liya

Dil Me Tamannaon Ko Dabana Seekh Liya;
Gum Ko Ankhon Me Chhipana Seekh Liya;
Mere Chahre Se Kahin Koi Baat Zaahir Na Ho;
Daba Ke Hothon Ko Hamne Muskrana Seekh Liya!

Bahut Ho Chuka Intezar Unka


Bahut Ho Chuka Intezar Unka;
Ab Aur Zakham Sahe Jaate Nahi;
Kya Bayaan Karein Unke Sitam Ko;
Dard Unke Ab Kahe Jaate Nahi!