Kagaz Jal Raha Hai Lafzon Main Tapish Kiyon Hai,
Mere Majboot Iradon Main Ajj Larzish Kiyon Hai
Ek Muddat Huie Jab Pathar Ho Gai Aankhain,
Tere Chhune Se Ajj Inme Yeh Barish Kiyon Hai
Wo Janta Hai Sanso Ke Bina Jeena Nahi Mumkin,
Phir Mujhe Bhoolne Ki Karta Koshish Kiyon Hai
Wo Chaand Hai Or Main Tara Hume Saath Chalna Hai,
Phir Har Raat Usme Or Mujhme Ranzish Kiyon Hai
Mere Honto Pe Laga Ke Khamoshi Ka Tala Aksar,
Baat Baat Par Bolne Ki Karta Guzarish Kiyon Hai
Mera Har Zakhm Darz Hai Tere Dil Ki Kitaab Main,
Har Aah Pe Aansuon Ki Karta Tu Numaish Kiyon Hai
Zamana Janta Hai Mumkin Nahi Badal Ko Qaid Karna,
Phir Mere Khyalon Par Lagata Tu Bandish Kiyon Hai
Dil Jalake Roshan Kar Dee ‘Veer’ Ne Teri Raahain,
Phir Bhee Tere Qadam Qadam Par Gardish Kiyon Hai.