Hardev Sodhi "Ashk"
Richmond B.C., Canada

   "Sheesh Mahal"

sheesh mahal ki deewaroN meiN
tanha yaad karoge tum
bhooli bisri baatoN ko
phir se yaad karoge tum

chaand bhi shola ban dahkega
chaaNdni aag lagaayegi
garmi ke aise aalam meiN
ThaNDi saaNs bharoge tum

tere mahal ka har ik sheesha
mera pataa jab puchhega
dil ke aayiine pe jhuk-ke
mujhse baat karoge tum

raat ka maila aanchal jab jab
kohre ki gard uRaayega
mera naam miTaake har baar
baaraNmbaar likhoge tum

"Ashk" dhueiN ka baadal banke
ik din jab uR jaaega
dono haaTh uThake rab se
phir faryaad karoge tum..?