Wafaa Ke Baab

Wafaa Ke Baab Mein Ilzaam-e-Aashiqui Na Lia;
Ke Teri Baat Ki Aur Tera Naam Bhi Na Lia;

Khusha Wo Loog Ke Mehroom-e-Iltafaat Rahay;
Tere Karam Ko Ba Andaaz-e-Saadgi Na Lia;

Tumhaaray Baad Kayi Haath Dil Ki Simt Barhay;
Hazaar Shukar Girebaan Ko Ham Ne Si Na Lia;

Tamaam Masti-o-Tishna Labi Ke Hangaamay;
Kisi Ne Sang Uthaaya, Kisi Ne Meena Lia;

'Faraz' Zulm Hai Kuch Itni Khud Aitmaadi Bhi;
Ke Raat Bhi Thi Andheri, Charaagh Bhi Na Lia!

~ Ahmad Faraz