masroof yun hai meri zindagi
ki tanha nahin kabhi rehta main
bheed itni hai mere ird gird ki
sannate ko kahin chhod aaya main

dil bhi rootha dost bhi chhoota
mujhse mera bachpan chhoota
itni sard kyun hai muskaan meri
ye kis mukaam pe aaya main

dost ne saath na chhoda
chaahe saath chalte nahin ab aasaan
mauka milna to uski inaayat hai
har mod pe usko mil paaya main

teri dua ka asar hai ye
ke kalam aaj bhi zinda hai
zauq to warna kahin dafan the
khaali paimaane si jeeta tha zindagi main

---zauq

Dedicated to constant encouragement of friends on iland who inspire me to keep writing despite all work pressures and a chaotic phase in my life - thanks to all of you special people who keep me in touch with my spirit :)
God bless you,
Amit