dil ko bandha zulf ki zanzeer se
hosh lute husn ki saseer se
hum kab tak zapt karte dard e dil
hale dil kehna pada tasveer se

baat dil ki zaban pe rahti hai
lafz honto par thar tharate hai
tum se jab bhi nazar milata hu
mere armaan kanp jate hai

The heart, a captive, bound by tresses' chain,
Senses plundered by beauty's potent reign.
How long can we contain this ache within?
My heart's deep truth, to portraits I must spin.

The heart's own language, poised upon the tongue,
Words tremble softly, where they have begun.
Each glance exchanged, a tremor through my soul,
My secret longings, losing all control.