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On Sept. 28, 2024, 6:49 p.m. hamed:

@hamed Sept. 28, 2024, 6:49 p.m.

New Ghazal Posted: My heart has wandered, and I, the poor one, am oblivious, Ghazal 290 by Hafez

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My heart has wandered, and I, the poor one, am oblivious,
What has become of that bewildered hunter?

I tremble like a willow over my faith,
For my heart is in the hands of the bow of a faithless eyebrow.

My imagination cooks up the patience of the sea, alas!
What thoughts are in the head of this drop that thinks the impossible!

I praise that playful, life-taking eyelash,
Whose wave of sweet water splashes on the tip.

Let a thousand drops of blood fall from the sleeves of the physicians,
If they dare to put their hands on my wounded heart.

I go to the tavern weeping and with head bowed,
For I am ashamed of my own achievements.

Neither Khidr's life will last, nor Alexander's kingdom,
Do not quarrel over this lowly world, O dervish.

Know that the hand of every beggar cannot reach that waist,
Acquire a treasure greater than the treasure of Qarun.