Blessed is the heart that does not constantly seek a glance, Ghazal 224 by Hafez

By @hamed | poet: Hafez Shirazi | 7 4

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English Translation:

Blessed is the heart that does not constantly seek a glance,
That does not go unanswered to every door it knocks on.

It was better for me not to covet those sweet lips,
But how can a fly not follow sugar?

Do not be troubled by the blackness of my grief-stricken eyes,
For the image of your mole will never leave my sight.

Do not withhold your scent from me like the morning breeze,
For without the scent of your locks, I cannot endure.

O heart, do not be such a wandering vagrant,
For no good will come of such behavior.

Do not look at me, the intoxicated one, with contempt,
For the honor of religion will not be diminished by this.

I, the beggar, have a desire for a tall cypress,
Whose waist is only touched by silver and gold.

You, who are of such noble character,
May my loyalty to our promise not be forgotten by you.

I see no one blacker of heart than myself,
How can my heart not be filled with smoke like a pen?

Do not take my headdress away, for the white falcon
Does not pursue every small prey.

Bring wine and first give it to Hafez,
On the condition that the conversation does not leave the gathering.