IV131

O Queen of Beauty! I live so lonely!
Come and soothe my heart with your nearness!

Flowers will not always bring romance;
help the impoverished now, while you have time.

I lamented to the warm wind of the Friend's hair,
"forget laments," it said, "The Friend will make it up
to you".

One Hundred warm winds dance under the Beloved's link,
Tell your heart: fantasies never satisfy.

The fact that I Love you and you are far
drains all my patience, leaving me in suffering.

O Lord, who shall I speak my truth to?
You are everywhere, but hidden!

Saki! The Rose is beautiful only for your sake,
Your tree makes the garden perfect.

When I'm dismayed, your Love is my cure.
In good memories of you, I endure all hardships.

In the circle of Fate I surrender in the center.
What Allah wills is good, remember this!

Freedom requires true discipline.
Self-delusion is the only sin of my religion.

Hafiz! Separation ends; you'll see the Friend.
Good news! Soon all your longing will finish.

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