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New Ghazal Posted: Do not think sweet words from honeyed lips, Ghazal 37 by Saadi
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Do not think sweet words from honeyed lips, Ghazal 37 by Saadi
Description: This ghazal by Saadi reflects on the complexities of love and devotion. He warns that true sweetness comes with bitterness, just as love involves separation and sacrifice. Saadi marvels at the overwhelming power of beauty and its ability to render all others insignificant. He uses vivid imagery to depict the consuming nature of love, suggesting it has the power to burn yet leave no visible trace. The poet concludes with a humble acknowledgment of his smallness under the towering majesty of the beloved. This work highlights themes of longing, spiritual devotion, and the awe-inspiring effect of beauty.