In this episode of the Poem of the Week series of the Rekhta Podcast, our host Aamir Azher recites a beautiful nazm by one of the most prominent modern poets and also a critic, Ameeq Hanafi. He had deep interest in Indian philosophy and music. He was also a broadcaster associated with All India Radio.

Aata hun main zamane ki ankhon mein raat din

lekin ḳhud apni nazron se ab tak nihan hun main

For more poetry like this, stay tuned for this special series of the Rekhta Podcast.

A new episode airs every Monday.