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New Ghazal Posted: Without you, retreating into solitude is forbidden; Ghazal 39 by Saadi
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Without you, retreating into solitude is forbidden; Ghazal 39 by Saadi
Description: This ghazal by Saadi revolves around the overwhelming power of love and devotion. The poet describes a beloved whose beauty and charm render solitude unbearable and patience elusive. Saadi portrays himself as a prisoner to love, likening his state to a bird caught in a snare or a fish on a hook. The poem highlights the futility of reason and endurance in the face of true passion, while emphasizing loyalty to the beloved. Saadi closes with the assertion that love’s intoxication surpasses any earthly pleasure, elevating the spiritual depth of the poem.