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If a sword rains down in the alley of that moon-faced one, Ghazal 418 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez expresses a deep love for his beloved, and a willingness to endure any hardship for her. He also criticizes religious hypocrisy and the constraints of societal norms.
Key Themes:
Love and devotion: The poet expresses an intense love for his beloved, and is willing to sacrifice everything for her.
Criticism of religious hypocrisy: Hafez criticizes religious figures who preach piety but do not practice it.
Fate and free will: The poet questions the role of fate in his life and his inability to control his desires.