Shabnami Raat ho aur her taraf Andhera ho
Ek chadar main lipte Do Badan, ek Tera ho ek Mera ho
Tere Makhmali badan main, Khushbuon k Chaman main
Sadiyon tak wo Raat chale, Sadiyon door Sawera ho
Tere Hoton ko jab sil doon Main, apne Hoton k Dhaage se
Ek Sannate main Khamoshi se, Teri Bhaahon ne Mujh ko Ghera […]

A charm invests a face
Imperfectly beheld.
The lady dare not lift her veil
For fear it be dispelled.

But peers beyond her mesh,
And wishes, and denies,
Lest interview annul a want
That image satisfies.