On Dec. 2, 2024, 8:04 p.m. hamed:
New Ghazal Posted: That is not merely hair and earlobe; it is day and night entwined. Ghazal 51 by Saadi
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That is not merely hair and earlobe; it is day and night entwined. Ghazal 51 by Saadi
Description: In this ghazal, Saadi uses rich metaphors to celebrate the beloved’s beauty and the transformative power of love, particularly in the spring season, a time of renewal. He marvels at the beloved’s charm, comparing it to natural elements like day and night, the cypress tree, and spring breezes. Saadi emphasizes the irresistible allure of love, even at the cost of pain and separation. He concludes by acknowledging the impossibility of hiding such intense emotions, highlighting the vulnerability and transparency of his feelings. The poem conveys both the rapture and the agony of love.