By hamed on October 14, 2024
Ghazal 057 from Divan of Hafez
That dark-haired one with whom the sweetness of the world resides,
With wine-dark eyes, a smiling lip, and a joyful heart.
Though sweet-tongued kings are many,
She is the Solomon of her time, with the seal of authority.
With a beautiful face, perfect artistry, and a pure heart,
Naturally, the hearts of the pure of both worlds are with her.
The dark mole on her wheat-colored cheek
Holds the secret of that grain which led Adam astray.
My beloved has decided to journey, God help her companions,
What shall I do with my wounded heart, which has its balm in her?
To whom can I say this, that that hard-hearted one
Killed us, but also has the breath of Mary's Jesus?
Hafez is one of the believers, cherish him,
For he has a very generous and noble spirit.