Pour the ruby wine and behold the moon-faced ones
See the beauty of those who defy religion
Beneath their patched cloaks, they have seductive snares
See the long-handedness of these short-sleeved ones
They do not bow their heads to the harvest of two worlds
See the arrogance and pride of beggars and gleaners
They demand a thousand lives for half a coquettish glance
See the need of lovers and the pride of the beautiful
They squandered our right to companionship and departed
See the loyalty of companions and friends
Becoming a captive of love is the solution to my problem
See the foresight of the wise heart
Conversation with a friend will remove bitterness from Hafiz’s heart
See the purity of the intentions of the pure and pious