An inspiring ghazal by Sheikh Sa'di. See another beautiful ghazal with profound meanings here.
Ecstatic with love
Someday, I'll find my way to those lovely curls.
Of your sweet lips alone
I will tell a hundred savory tales
Do you wish to be unkind?
Here, I have only one life, consider it yours!
- Or if you want me to say -
I'll spend it like a carpet beneath your feet.
You say "Sit in sorrow till the end of your days!
Or, rise, and give yourself to love!"
Whatever you say my dear! I'll sit and rise
And sit,
And rise...
- Sa'di
Translation: Fatemeh Keshavarz (Jasmine and Stars)
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