The ghazal is a highly revered poetic form in Persian literature, renowned for its lyrical beauty and emotional depth. Originating in Arabic, it was later adopted and perfected by Persian poets. Characterized by its distinctive structure of couplets, each ending with the same rhyme and refrain, the ghazal often explores themes of love, loss, longing, and spirituality. While traditionally associated with romantic love, the ghazal's power lies in its ability to transcend literal meaning, inviting multiple interpretations. Masters like Rumi and Hafez elevated the ghazal to new heights, making it an enduring and influential poetic tradition.
By hamed on July 31, 2024
Poet: Hafez Shirazi
در دیرِ مغان آمد، یارم قدحی در دست *** مست از می و میخواران از نرگسِ مستش مست
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بازآی که بازآید عمرِ شدهٔ حافظ *** هرچند که ناید باز، تیری که بِشُد از شست
English Translation In the tavern of the Magi, my beloved arrived, cup in hand, Drunk from wine, and the drunkards are intoxicated by her intoxicating narcissus. In the horseshoe of her steed, the shape of the new moon is visible, And the cypress tree is short compared to her tall …
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Poet: Hafez Shirazi
زلف‌آشفته و خِوی‌کرده و خندان‌لب و مست *** پیرهن‌چاک و غزل‌خوان و صُراحی در دست
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خندهٔ جامِ می و زلفِ گره‌گیرِ نگار *** ای بسا توبه که چون توبه حافظ بشکست
English Translation With disheveled hair, restless, smiling, and drunk, Shirt unbuttoned, singing a ghazal, with a wine flask in hand, Her narcissus eyes wild, her lips sighing, In the middle of the night, she came to my bedside and sat down. She leaned her head close to my ear in …
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Poet: Hafez Shirazi
شکفته شد گل حَمرا و گشت بلبل مست *** صَلایِ سرخوشی، ای صوفیانِ باده پرست
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زبانِ کِلکِ تو حافظ چه شُکرِ آن گوید *** که گفتهٔ سخنت می‌برند دست به دست
English Translation The crimson rose has bloomed and the nightingale is drunk, A call to joy, O wine-loving Sufis! The foundation of repentance, which seemed as solid as stone, See how the fragile glass has shattered. Bring wine, for in the court of self-sufficiency, Who cares for the guard, the …
Read ...By hamed on July 31, 2024
Poet: Hafez Shirazi
مطلب طاعت و پیمان و صلاح از من مست *** که به پیمانه‌کشی شهره شدم روز الست
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حافظ از دولت عشق تو سلیمانی شد *** یعنی از وصل تواش نیست به جز باد به دست
English Translation My heart has no interest in piety, covenants, or righteousness, For I have become famous for pouring wine from the cup since the Day of Eternity. The moment I performed ablutions from the spring of love, I shouted four takbirs at once against everything that exists. Give me …
Read ...By hamed on July 31, 2024
Poet: Hafez Shirazi
خیالِ رویِ تو در هر طریق همرهِ ماست *** نسیمِ مویِ تو، پیوندِ جانِ آگهِ ماست
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اگر به سالی حافظ دری زَنَد، بگشای *** که سال‌هاست که مشتاقِ رویِ چون مهِ ماست
English Translation Your image is a constant companion on every path, The breeze of your hair is the bond of our conscious souls. Despite the naysayers who forbid love, The beauty of your face is our compelling argument. See how the dimple on your cheek speaks, A thousand Josephs of …
Read ...By hamed on July 31, 2024
Poet: Hafez Shirazi
چو بشنوی سخنِ اهلِ دل، مگو که خطاست *** سخن شناس نه‌ای جان من خطا این جاست
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ندای عشق تو دیشب در اندرون دادند *** فضایِ سینهٔ حافظ هنوز پر ز صداست
English Translation When you hear the words of the heart, don't say it's a mistake, You don't know the language of the soul, my dear, the mistake is here. My head is not bowed to this world or the next, Blessed be God for these troubles that are in our …
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Poet: Hafez Shirazi
دل و دینم شد و دلبر به ملامت برخاست *** گفت با ما منشین، کز تو سلامت برخاست
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حافظ این خرقه بینداز مگر جان ببری *** کآتش از خرقهٔ سالوس و کرامت برخاست
English Translation My heart and soul are lost, and my beloved has risen in reproach, Saying, "Do not sit with me, for your health has declined." Have you heard of anyone who sat comfortably in this gathering for a moment? Who did not rise in regret at the end of …
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Poet: Hafez Shirazi
روزه یک سو شد و عید آمد و دل‌ها برخاست *** می ز خُم‌خانه به‌جوش آمد و می‌باید خواست
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این چه عیب است کز آن عیب، خلل خواهد بود *** ور بُوَد نیز چه شد؟ مردم بی‌عیب کجاست
English Translation Fasting is done, the feast has come, and hearts are lifted high, Wine from the tavern is bubbling, and wine must be sought. The turn of the sanctimonious hypocrites has passed, The time for the rogues to revel and rejoice is clear. What blame is there for one …
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Poet: Hafez Shirazi
ای نسیمِ سحر، آرامگَهِ یار کجاست؟ *** منزلِ آن مَهِ عاشق‌کُشِ عَیّار کجاست؟
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حافظ از بادِ خزان در چمنِ دَهر مَرَنج *** فکرِ معقول بفرما گُلِ بی‌خار کجاست؟
English Translation O breeze of dawn, where is my beloved's resting place? Where is the abode of that moon-faced, mischievous lover? The night is dark, and the path to the valley of safety lies ahead, Where is the fire of Mount Sinai, and the time of our meeting? Whoever comes …
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Poet: Hafez Shirazi
ساقیا آمدنِ عید، مبارک بادت *** وان مَواعید که کردی، مَرَواد از یادت
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حافظ از دست مده دولت این کشتی نوح *** ور نه طوفانِ حوادث بِبَرَد بُنیادت
English Translation O wine-pourer, may the arrival of the New Year be blessed for you, And may you not forget the promises you made. I'm amazed that during this time of separation, You took hearts from my opponents and gave hearts. Convey to the rose-faced maiden's servant, say she should …
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