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New Ghazal Posted: O beloved, let a lover perish in devotion to their love, Ghazal 89 by Saadi
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O beloved, let a lover perish in devotion to their love, Ghazal 89 by Saadi
Description: This ghazal by Saadi Shirazi explores the themes of unconditional love and selflessness in devotion. The poet declares that their life is intertwined with love, finding joy even in suffering if it is caused by their beloved. Saadi uses vivid metaphors, such as two souls sharing one body and the lover being a ball chased in the game of love, to depict the inseparable bond and relentless pursuit of love. The poet’s selfless devotion is emphasized in the closing couplet, where Saadi reveals that their ultimate happiness lies not in personal gain but in fulfilling the desires of the beloved. The ghazal captures the depth of true love, where pain and pleasure are indistinguishable when love is pure.