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My idol’s flashing eyes
My idol’s flashing eyes Continue to surprise Me with indifference; How she my love denies! Print Friendly
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Lord and Master, may we
Lord and Master, may we Love you more and more, And drown in our longing For the ocean’s far shore. Print Friendly
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Earth is but broken bone
Earth is but broken bone Soaked with blood sown From Soul’s ancient desire: Love’s longing will be won. Print Friendly
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All my love, all my pain
All my love, all my pain Is embraced by your name. Each deep and conscious breath Exhales a bit of blame. Print Friendly
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Hafez is the Saqi of wine
Hafez is the Saqi of wine, Drunk on divine Shirazi dregs. His ghazals are a ruby glass Darvish daily praises and begs. Print Friendly
Bird, O bird sing
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The tail wags the dog
The tail wags the dog Right into my face. I growl and then snarl Get out of my place! Print Friendly
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Long and long for love
Long and long for love, Feed and feed the fire. Cry and cry his Name Until breath expires. Print Friendly
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She sighs past the door
She sighs past the door With caresses that wake; Sweet breath of dawn- My pure and naked Sheikh! Print Friendly
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Drink and drink the dregs
Drink and drink the dregs And smash the glass- Praise this mighty thirst That bottle outlasts! Print Friendly
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