phir kuchh is dil ko beqaraarii hai
siinaa zoyaaezaKhmekaarii hai

phir jigar khodane lagaa naaKhun
aamadefaslelaalaakaarii hai

phir usii bevafaa pe marate hain
phir vahii zindagii hamaarii hai

beKhudii besabab nahiin 'Ghalib'
kuchh to hai jis kii pardaadaarii hai