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When the garden's roses are blooming,
its a good time to take the cup in hand.

Enjoy your time, value your days of happiness,
not every oyster bears a pearl.

In the rose garden enjoy your time with a drink,
I doubt you'd find clearer wine, even in paradise.

If you're in my school, put away all your books,
None of them will teach you the science of Love.

Love a true beauty who needs no make-up,
Who's beautiful already without any jewelry.

Only those who are blind to Your beauty
will have objections to Hafiz' poetry.

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