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Firaq Gorakhpuri

Firaq Gorakhpuri (1896–1982): Born as Raghupati Sahay in Gorakhpur, he was an eminent Urdu poet and critic, known for his romantic and philosophical poetry, blending classical and modern themes.

Aaye the hanste khelte may-khaane mein Firaq Jab pee chuke sharaab to sanjeeda ho gaye
Ab to un ki yaad bhi aati nahin Kitni tanha ho gayiN tanhaaiyaaN
Ham se kya ho saka mohabbat mein Khair tum ne to bewafaai ki
Jo uljhi thi kabhi aadam ke haathon Woh guthhi aaj tak suljha raha hoon
Bahut pehle se un kadmoN ki aahat jaan lete hain Tujh ko ae zindagi ham door se pehchaan lete hain
Ab aa gaye hain aap to aata nahin hai yaad Warna kuch ham ko aap se kehna zaroor tha
Hazaar baar zamaana idhar se guzra hai Nayi nayi si hai kuch teri rahguzar phir bhi
Garaz ki kaat diye zindagi ke din ae dost Woh teri yaad mein hoN ya tujhe bhulaane mein
Naseeb mein kuch rishta adhoore hi likhe hote hain Lekin un ki yaadein bohat khoobsurat hoti hain