Yaad Kyaa Dast-E-Hunar Hai Ki Sanvarataa Gayaa Main
Us Ko Sochaa To Use Yaad Hii Karataa Gayaa Main
[Hunar = Skill]
Is Ko Tahaziib-E-Junuun Kahiye Ki Mujh Se Pahale
Jaise Bikhare Hain Sabhii Log Bikharataa Gayaa Main
Naqsh Kitane The Ki Maaduum Hue Silsilaavaar
Aur Har Naqsh Ke Pahaluu Se Ubharataa Gayaa Main
[Maaduum = Extinct]
Ek Tasviir Banaaii Thii Mukammal Na Huii
Ek Hii Rang Lahuu Rang Thaa Bharataa Gayaa Main
[Mukammal = Complete]
Harf-E-Ikraar Hii Kahataa Rahaa Bekhaufii Se
Yaanii Inkaar Ke Aashob Se Darataa Gayaa Main
[Bekhaufii = Without Fear; Aashob = Disturbance]
Apane Andar Ke Talaatum Ne Rakkhaa Hai Aabaad
Khud Hii Ikraar Kiyaa Khud Hii Mukarataa Gayaa Main
[Talaatum = Upsurge Of Waves In Water/flood]
Har Nafas Badhataa Gayaa Us Kii Tamannaa Kaa Kharosh
Lamhaa Lamhaa Isii Vahashat Men Nikharataa Gayaa Main
[Kharosh = Wail/plaintive Cry]
Zindagii Kuu-E-Malaamat Hai Koii Kyaa Thahare
Apanii Hii Vazaa Kaa Main Huun So Thaharataa Gayaa Main
[Malaamat = Rebuke/reproach]