Hasrate Jawan Hoti Hai ,Ishq Mai Umra Tamam Hoti Hai,
Gili Ret Per Kadmo Ke Nishan Rehte Hai,

Tere Sajde Mai Fir Ek Shaam Dhalti Hai.
Shama Nahi Dil Jalte Hai,Badnaam Wafa Subakti Hai,

Kido Shehar Madine Nu Jawa Ga Mein
Mere Lang De Ne Din Raat Gin Ke

Rowa Piya Judae Vich Harwale
Thaka Hijar De Mein Sadmat Gin Ke

Zindagi Chand Lamhon Ko Ro Hans Ke Bitaana Hi Nahin Hai
Zindagi Chand Khwabon Ka Dil Se Bhulana Bhi Nahin Hai

Chand Rahon Pe Magar Khamosh Tanha Chalte Huve
Zindagi Sirf Ek Umr Jiye Jaana Bhi Nahin Hai

Khamosh Raat Hai Tanhayion Ka Saath Hai
Bhethe Hai Akele Per Tera Ahsas Saath Hai

Chand Ki Chandani Bhi Halki Hai
Par Usme Bhi Teri Hansi Jhalki Hai

Kabhi Socha Tha Maine Ki Ik Pal Aisa Aayega,
Par Socha Na Tha Ki Jamana Badal Jayega,
Pyar Karne Walon Ki Tadaad Kam Ho Jayehi,
Bus Nafraton Ki Taadad Badti Jayegi,
Uljhne Jindgi Banti Jayegi Aur …….
Pyas Ye Kabhi Na Bujha Payegi.
Sham Ka Manjar Anokha Sa Ho Gaya Hai,
Swapn Sara Ek Hi Lamhe Me Kho Gaya Hai.
Ab Ibadat Jeene Ki Khatm Hoti Chali Gayi,
Aur Ye Chahat Peene Ki Khatm Hoti Chali Gayi,
Maksadon Ka Ye Karwan Kabhi Jhoota Hoga,
Kabhi Na Socha Tha Is Jindgi Me Aisa Hoga

An Elder Tree Is Aching And Has Amputated Limbs
Remaining Branches Are Resilient And Strengthen
Beneath… Green Grass Slowly Withers From Thirst
Days Shorten As The Drought Continues To Lengthen

Next To The Driveway A Row Of Lilies Forms A Border
Defining The Property Line With A Lovely Aroma
Not As Vibrant As Usual…leaves Are Beginning To Yellow
Blossoms Swelter Limply And Are Drifting Into A Coma