One more poem ....from Udaan

Chhoti-chhoti chhitrayi yaadein
Bichhi hui hain lamhon ki lawn par.
Nange
pair unpar chalte-chalte
Itni door chale aaye
Ki ab bhool gaye hain
–
Joote kahan utaare the.

Aedi komal thi, jab aaye the.
Thodi si
naazuk hai abhi bhi.
Aur nazuk hi rahegi
In khatti-meethi yaadon ki shararat
Jab tak inhe gudgudati rahe.

Sach, bhool gaye hain
Ki
joote kahan utaare the.
Par lagta hai,
Ab unki zaroorat nahin."