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Laazim nahi ke us ko bhi mera khayal ho...

Laazim nahi ke us ko bhi mera khayal ho,
Mera jo haal hai wohi uss ka bhi haal ho,
Koi khabar kushi ki kaheen se mile Munir,
Iss roz-o-shab main aesa bhi aik din kamaal ho!

It is not necessary for them to care about us,
The condition of my heart is not the condition of her heart,
If only we were to get good news of any sorts Munir,
What a great evening that would among our mundane sunsets,

- Munir

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