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Quatrain 72 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
Description: English Translation of the Quatrain
O Lord, I am repentant for what has passed,
Will You accept the excuse of a broken-hearted lover?
This mine of regret, of sorrow, and of injustice,
O Lord, forgive, forgive, forgive.
Analysis of the Quatrains
A Plea for Forgiveness: The poet is seeking divine forgiveness for past mistakes and transgressions.
The Broken-Hearted Lover: The poet identifies with the archetype of the broken-hearted lover, a common motif in Sufi poetry.
The Mine of Regret: The poet acknowledges their past mistakes and the pain they have caused.
The Divine Mercy: The poet appeals to the divine for mercy and forgiveness.