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New Ghazal Posted: At dawn, a breeze carried dust from the beloved's street into the desert, Ghazal 107 by Saadi
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At dawn, a breeze carried dust from the beloved's street into the desert, Ghazal 107 by Saadi
Description: This ghazal by Saadi Shirazi captures the ecstasy and suffering of love, where the beloved’s presence or absence determines the lover’s entire existence. The imagery of nature—dust, gardens, wind, and flowers—symbolizes how the beloved’s essence permeates all things. Saadi contrasts the fleeting joys of others with the lover’s timeless devotion, emphasizing that love transforms every moment into a celebration. The beloved’s rejection is not seen as cruelty but as an unchangeable reality, accepted with reverence. Saadi also reflects on the true punishment of envy: watching the beloved sit in company with others. The poem ends with a poignant wish—that the beauty of the gardens could rival the unmatched elegance of the beloved. It is a rich reflection on longing, patience, and the spiritual depths of love.