2020

Shaayar ka sukoon aksar khushi mein nahi, dard mein milta hai.
Ujaale mein kaise likhey woh sher jo andhere mein khilta hai.

Burn

May the love be eternal,
May the pain be internal,
When I see my reflection,
May the scars be external.

Jashn Aur Matam

Tera jashn akelepan ka marham hogaya,
Tera laparwah mizaj is dil ka matam hogaya.

Happens By Itself

Akelepan ki aadat,
Adhuri mohabbat ki adaalat,
Pooch ke nahi hoti,
Teri bewafai ki waqaalat.

Fitoor

Zehen se kabool hua,
Jism ka ghuroor hua,
Zameer ke khilaaf hokar,
Teri chahat ka fitoor hua.

Society

"What's the problem?" They ask.
If I could, I would
summarize it in a short phrase.
If I could, I would
capture the gist and present it in a way
that answers this rhetoric
for once and for all.
"What's the problem?" They ask.
How do I explain the enormity
of this conflict named modern love.
How do I eloquently extract
the discrepancy of the concept
of a hopeless romantic being
thrusted into this "swipe" culture.
A quick glance at a portrait
is to serve as grounds for interest.
These grounds are shaky
without any hope for escape in sight.
"So, what's the problem?" They ask.
Are they capable of swallowing
the magnitude of this heart's desire
to find that old-fashioned charm
that creates life-long magic?
"What's the problem?" They ask.
After much contemplation
I stand up and say to them,
"You are my problem."

Finish line.

I loved you like I never felt the pain,
Cared deeply knowing I have little to gain.
It's not that you don't love,
You say you do. Promise to be better,
But you're unable. Can't see past self-blame.
Can't realize that you'll only be worthy of me,
By loving me more than you have, each day.
Aware of the matter, I try and erase your shame
To help you see the light that love can bring,
But like a pendulum, you sway. Somedays hopeful,
Others, immersed in the professional game.
My efforts have come to a still.
My passion and aggression now tamed.
I wish you the best, and the courage
To see past yourself and your company name,
As there might be someone desiring your love,
To help her ease the pain.

Messages

Lafz alag par pegaam wohi...
Zara khul ke zindagi jiya karo,
Uth uth keh kehta hai ab jaam wohi...
Zara thodi thodi piya karo.

Easy

Assaan thi woh zindagi,
Jismein nahi they tum,
Assaan thi woh raatein,
Jismein jazbaat they gum.

Rubaroo

Aaj kal ka intezaar hai,
Kab hogi khudh se mulaqaat,
Aur kab samjhega yeh mann,
Dil ki woh unkahi baat.