O hoopoe of the morning breeze, I send you to Saba, Ghazal 90 by Hafez Shirazi
O hoopoe of the morning breeze, I send you to Saba, Ghazal 90 by Hafez Shirazi
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ای هدهد صبا به سبا می‌فرستمت
بنگر که از کجا به کجا می‌فرستمت
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حیف است طایری چو تو در خاک‌دانِ غم
زین جا به آشیانِ وفا می‌فرستمت
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در راهِ عشق مرحلهٔ قُرب و بُعد نیست
می‌بینمت عیان و دعا می‌فرستمت
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هر صبح و شام قافله‌ای از دعای خیر
در صحبتِ شمال و صبا می‌فرستمت
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تا لشکرِ غمت نکند مُلکِ دل خراب
جانِ عزیزِ خود به نوا می‌فرستمت
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ای غایب از نظر که شدی هم‌نشین دل
می‌گویمت دعا و ثنا می‌فرستمت
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در رویِ خود تَفَرُّجِ صُنع خدای کن
کآیینهٔ خدای‌نما می‌فرستمت
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تا مطربان ز شوقِ مَنَت آگهی دهند
قول و غزل به ساز و نوا می‌فرستمت
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ساقی بیا که هاتفِ غیبم به مژده گفت
با درد صبر کن که دوا می‌فرستمت
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حافظ، سرودِ مجلس ما ذکرِ خیرِ توست
بشتاب هان که اسب و قبا می‌فرستمت
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Description:
English Translation:
O hoopoe of the morning breeze, I send you to Saba,
See where and to whom I send you.
It's a pity for a bird like you to be in the dustbin of sorrow,
From here, I send you to the nest of loyalty.
On the path of love, there is no stage of nearness or distance,
I see you clearly and send you my prayers.
Every morning and evening, a caravan of good wishes
I send you in the company of the north wind and the morning breeze.
So that your army of sorrow may not ruin the kingdom of my heart,
I send you the precious treasure of my life in a melody.
O absent one from my sight, who have become the companion of my heart,
I tell you, I send you prayers and praises.
Gaze upon your own face, a reflection of God's creation,
For I send you as a mirror reflecting God.
So that the musicians, informed of my longing,
May send you promises and ghazals with music and melody.
O cupbearer, come, for the divine voice has given me glad tidings,
Endure your pain, for I send you a cure.
Hafez, the song of our gathering is the remembrance of you,
Hurry, for I send you a horse and a robe.
Explanation of the Ghazal
In this ghazal, Hafez explores themes of love, longing, and the divine. He uses vivid imagery and paradoxical statements to convey deeper meanings.
Key Themes:
Longing for the Beloved: The poet expresses his deep longing for his beloved and seeks divine intervention to reunite them.
The Spiritual Journey: The ghazal alludes to the spiritual journey of the lover, emphasizing the importance of patience and hope.
The Power of Love: The poet celebrates the transformative power of love and its ability to heal the heart.
Key Persian terms and their nuances:
هدهد: Hoopoe (a bird often associated with messages and messengers)
سبا: Saba (a mythical wind, often associated with the south)
قافله: Caravan
هاتف: Divine voice
This ghazal is a beautiful example of Hafez's poetic mastery, combining deep emotional expression with rich imagery. The poet's use of metaphors and similes creates a vivid and evocative picture of his longing and devotion.