Khushbuu Hai Vo To Chhuu Ke Badan Ko Guzar Na Jaaye
Jab Tak Mere Vajuud Ke Andar Utar Na Jaaye
(vajuud = Existence)
Khud Phuul Ne Bhii Honth Kiye Apane Niim-vaa
Chorii Tamaam Rang Kii Titalii Ke Sar Na Jaaye
(niim-vaa = Half Open; Tamaam = Whole/entire)
(titalii = Butterfly)
Is Khauf Se Vo Saath Nibhaane Ke Haq Men Hai
Khokar Mujhe Ye Ladakii Kahiin Dukh Se Mar Na Jaaye
(khauf = Fear)
Palkon Ko Us Kii Apane Dupatte Se Ponch Duun
Kal Ke Safar Men Aaj Kii Gard-e-safar Na Jaaye
(gard = Dust)
Main Kis Ke Haath Bhejuun Use Aaj Kii Duaa
Qaasid Havaa Sitaaraa Ko_ii Us Ke Ghar Na Jaaye
Parveen Shakir
