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New Ghazal Posted: Oh, if I could once more see the face of my beloved, Ghazal 13 from Saadi
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Oh, if I could once more see the face of my beloved, Ghazal 13 from Saadi
Description: In this contemplative ghazal, Saadi Shirazi speaks of the complexities of love, loyalty, and longing. He expresses the ache of separation from his beloved and the disappointment of friends who abandon him in his time of need. Saadi emphasizes the significance of faith and dedication, valuing the sacredness of his love over traditional religious symbols. He reflects on the sacrifices required in love, such as surrendering one's autonomy, and the need to conceal one's sorrows until finding a true confidant. Finally, Saadi’s friends question his choice to give his heart to love, suggesting it has cost him his dignity, to which he responds with acceptance of his path. This ghazal highlights Saadi’s wisdom on the beauty and trials of love, as well as the personal sacrifices it demands.