Hafez – Rubaiyat 1-5

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The only vision I have is your sight

The only thing I follow is your light.

Everyone finds his repose in sleep,

Sleep from my eyes has taken flight.

2

Pick up the joy giving wine and come hither.

Temptations of mean foes decline and come hither.

Don’t listen to the one who says sit down and stay;

Listen to me, pick up the line and come hither.

3

I said, your lips said, your lips we revive;

I said, your mouth said, sweetness we derive;

I said your words, he said, Hafiz said;

May all sweet lips be joyous and alive.

4

One, beautiful and full of grace

Mirror in hand, grooming her face

My handkerchief I offered, she smiled,

Is this gift also part of the chase?

5

I put my arms around your waist,

A lover’s embrace to taste.

From your resolve it’s obvious

All my efforts will go to waste.

 

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