Sitaraa Apani Bhi Taabindagi Na Dekh Sakaa
Vo Dhundh Thi Ki Ye Manzar Koi Na Dekh Sakaa
[Taabindagi = Brilliance/shine]
Talaash Karate Hue Ungaliyaan Jalaa Daalin
Vo Tiragi Thi Ki Main Shama Bhi Na Dekh Sakaa
[Tiragi = Darkness]
Milaa Tha Shaam Mujhe Ik Bujhaa Hua Suraj
Main Us Ke Baad Phir Raushani Na Dekh Saka
Jo Rabt Baaqi The Sab Qataa Kar Liye Us Ne
Vo Meharabaan Meri Bechaaragi Na Dekh Sakaa
[Rabt = Relations; Qataa = Break]
Nigaah Viase To Baam-E-Falak Ko Chhuu Aa_i
Main Jis Zamin Pe Khadaa Thaa Vahi Na Dekh Sakaa
[Baam-E-Falak =roof Of The Sky (Zenith)]
Vahi Hai Aa_inaakhaanaa Vahi Hain Tasviren
Main Umr Bhar Ko_i Suurat Nai Na Dekh Sakaa
[Aa_inaakhaanaa = Glass House]
Tamaam Shahar Mein Vo Didaavar Hua Mashahur
Vo Apani Naak Se Aage Kabhi Na Dekh Sakaa
[Tamaam = Entire; Didaavar = Connoisseur/one Who Has A Discerning Eye]