IV126

Saki! Look at the shadows of the cloud, the creek, the Spring.
You know my heart's wish - so bring wine.

You gain no truth from the Sufi's fake cloak;
get up and wash off your stain with pure wine.

Allah be praised the Spring has truly returned,
Seek truth, and plant the seeds of service.

If you look for the Friend, clean the mirror of your heart.
Otherwise its glass shows no beauty.

"Open your ears!" warns the Nightingale in alarm;
Don't complain, if you seek to attain.

You say: "Hafiz will also show falsehood".
That's thanks to your wisdom, wouldn't you say?

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