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New Ghazal Posted: I thirst beyond measure, O cupbearer, bring me that water, Ghazal 8 from Saadi
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I thirst beyond measure, O cupbearer, bring me that water, Ghazal 8 from Saadi
Description: In this ghazal, Saadi Shirazi delves into themes of intense yearning, loyalty, and submission to the overpowering allure of love. He compares his thirst for love to an unquenchable need, one that even the simplest pleasures, like sleep, can no longer satisfy. Saadi contemplates the impact of a beloved's beauty, which is powerful enough to distract even the most devout from their path. He acknowledges the helplessness of the lover, who willingly surrenders to love’s wounds, unable to escape its pull. In the end, Saadi resigns himself to the beloved’s influence, recognizing that he is not in control—she is the one drawing him near. This poem captures the depth of love’s ensnaring nature and the beloved's irresistible magnetism.