Ghazal – Shauk Ki Intaha

Humare Shauk Ki Ye Intaha Thi
Kadam Rakha Ki Manzil Raasta Thi

Bichhad Ke Daar Se Ban-Ban Fira Voh
Hiran Ko Apni Kastoori Saza Thi

Kabhi Jo Khwab Tha Voh Paa Liya Hai
Magar Jo Kho Gyi Voh Cheez Kya Thi

Main Bachpan Mein Khilone Todta Tha
Mere Anzaam Ki Voh Ibtada Thi

Mohabbat Mar Gyi Mujhko Bhi Gham Hai
Mere Achhe Dino Ki Aashna Thi

Jise Chhoo Looon Voh Ho Jaye Sona
Tujhe Dekha To Jana Bad-Dua Thi

Mareeze-Khwab Ko To Ab Shafa Hai
Magar Duniya Badi Kadvi Dawa Di…

– Javed Akhtar