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A greeting like the sweet scent of familiarity, Ghazal 492 by Hafez
Description: In this ghazāl, Hafez expresses feelings of loneliness, betrayal, and spiritual longing. He contrasts the superficiality of worldly relationships with the depth of spiritual connection.
Key Themes:
Friendship and betrayal: The poet laments the loss of true friends and the betrayal he has experienced.
Spiritual longing: He seeks a deeper spiritual connection and criticizes superficial religiosity.
The tavern as a symbol: The tavern is used as a metaphor for a place of spiritual enlightenment.