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New Ghazal Posted: Alas for the eye that has not beheld your face, Ghazal 61 by Saadi
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Alas for the eye that has not beheld your face, Ghazal 61 by Saadi
Description: This ghazal by Saadi expresses deep admiration and longing for the beloved's unparalleled beauty and charm. Through powerful imagery, Saadi conveys the transformative effect of witnessing such a radiant presence, likening it to the sun encircled by dark musk and comparing its allure to legendary lovers like Farhad and Shirin. The poem emphasizes the beloved's uniqueness, suggesting that no one else can compare, and portrays the lover's devotion as absolute and unshaken. It concludes with a poignant note, reflecting Saadi’s own suffering under the weight of love, manifested in unceasing tears—a testament to the beauty and anguish of devotion.