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Love isn't safe, its a dangerous road,
There's no choice, but to leave life to chance.

Love must always be welcome in your heart.
Goodness must be welcome at home and away.

Wisdom leads me to the place of Wine,
Though wisdom is unwelcome in this land.

My martyrdom is the fault of the Beloved,
I rode to my fate on a chariot of Love.

The moon of my Love is not visible to the naked eye,
Only eyes that can see will spot my natural Moon.

Drink, and make the most of your moment,
Few people know what this chance is worth.

You do not listen to Hafiz's cries,
Won't your hardened hearts be touched by my story?

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