On Dec. 12, 2024, 4:55 p.m. hamed:
New Ghazal Posted: Do not ask me how my heart fares in their hands, Ghazal 84 by Saadi
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Do not ask me how my heart fares in their hands, Ghazal 84 by Saadi
Description: This ghazal by Saadi Shirazi captures the torment of unrequited or deeply challenging love. The poet's heart is consumed by longing for the beloved, whose beauty and presence inspire both joy and pain. Saadi vividly contrasts the indifference of the beloved with the unwavering devotion of the lover, emphasizing the helplessness and depth of true love. The ghazal reflects themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the intoxicating power of the beloved’s allure, highlighting Saadi’s mastery in expressing love’s paradoxes: beauty intertwined with sorrow and desire mingled with despair.