Kabhi uska chehra gulab huwa karta tha
Sab ki nazron ka wo khuwab huwa karta tha

Chaand sitare us k saamne maand parte thay
Wo tou khud mehtaab huwa karta tha

Lehja aesa tha jese khilti hui kali
Apni baton mein wo la-jawab huwa karta tha

Phir youn huwa usey ishq ho gaya kisi se
Muhabbat lafz jis k liye mazak huwa karta tha

Phir toot k bhikra aesa k sambhal na paya
Wo jo apni misal ap huwa karta tha

Ab tanhai k andheron mein kahin gum hai
Wo ek shakhs jo aftab huwa karta tha