Usi Din Ghar Nahi Aata Ke Jab Aane Ko Kehta Hai,
Magar Kya Roothna Usse Wo Apni Dhun Mein Rehta Hai,
Madaarat-E-Alam Mein Wo Nahi Shirkat Ka Kaail,
Na Apne Dukh Batata Hai Na Mere Ranj Sehta Hai,
Lab-E-Khamoosh, Chashm-E-Khushk Kya Samjhayenge Tujhko ?
Jo Barish Dil Mein Hoti Hai Jo Dariya Dil Mein Behta Hai,
Mujhe Tujhse Juda Rakhta Hai Aur Dukh Tak Nahi Hota,
Mere Andar Tere Jaisa Ye Aakhir Kaun Rehta Hai ?
Khayal-E-Yaar Abhi Roshan, Abhi Nazron Se Ojhal Hai,
Abhi Ye Raishmee.n Dariya Pahadon Mein Hi Behta Hai …!
-Parveen Shakir Poetry