Ghalib’s Verses

"Be type and simply call me whenever you wish
Mehrbaan ho ke bula lo mujhe, chaaho jis waqt

I am not time that has passed and cannot return
Main gaya waqt nahi hoon ke phir aabi na sakoon

I don't receive poison in the oppressor, nor do I
Zahr milta hi nahi mujh ko sitamgar aur na

What kind of vow can it be for Conference you that I are not able to even eat?
Kya qasam hai tere milne ki jo khaa bhi na sakoon?"