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New Ghazal Posted: What hearts you’ve stolen, O cupbearer, with your enticing stride, Ghazal 38 by Saadi
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What hearts you’ve stolen, O cupbearer, with your enticing stride, Ghazal 38 by Saadi
Description: This ghazal by Saadi explores themes of love, temptation, and the power of beauty to disrupt peace and reason. The poet addresses the beloved, likened to a seductive cupbearer, whose allure steals hearts and defeats even the most rational minds. Saadi marvels at the beloved's ability to captivate and destabilize the world through their charm. The interplay of sweetness and cruelty adds to the irresistible nature of the beloved, leading Saadi to surrender to intoxication as an escape from futile resistance. The ghazal blends sensual and spiritual imagery, highlighting the overwhelming nature of love and desire.