(Zarb-e-Kaleem-111) Apne Shair Se

Apne Shair Se
To My Poem

Hai Gilla Mujh Ko Teri Lazzat-e-Paidai Ka
Tu Huwa Fash To Hain Ab Mere Asrar Bhi Fash

I must complain of your self‐flaunting airs—
My secrets, when you go unveiled, lie bare.

Shoale Se Toot Ke Misl-e-Sharar Awara Na Reh
Kar Kisi Seena-e-Pur Souz Mein Khalwat Ki Talash!

Instead of floating like a truant spark,
Seek out the fastness of some glowing heart!