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(Message started by: Frank_W on Jun 14^th, 2005, 10:15am)

Title: A poem by Hafiz
Post by Frank_W on Jun 14^th, 2005, 10:15am

Ever since Happiness heard your name
It has been running through the streets
Trying to find you.

And several times in the last week,
God Himself has even come to my door-
Asking me for your address!

Once I said,
"God,
I thought You knew everything.
Why are You asking me
Where Your lovers live?"

And the Beloved replied,
"Indeed, Hafiz, I do know everything –
But it is fun playing dumb once in a while.
And I love intimate chat
And the warmth of your heart's fire."

Maybe we should make this poem into a song-
I think it has potential!
How far does this refrain sound,
For I know it is a Truth:

Ever since Happiness heard your name,
It has been running through the streets
Trying to find you.
And several times in the last week,
God Himself has come to my door-
So sweetly asking for your address,
Wanting the beautiful warmth of your heart's fire.

-Hafiz

(tr. from the original Persian by Daniel Ladinsky, from his book, "I Heard God Laughing; Renderings Of Hafiz" )

Title: Re: A poem by Hafiz
Post by pattik on Jun 14^th, 2005, 10:34am

Thanks Frank. Now I need to find more by this poet. I'm reminded of Rumi ;;D

Title: Re: A poem by Hafiz
Post by Frank_W on Jun 14^th, 2005, 10:47am

Yep. Very much in the same spirit and outlook as Rumi. :)

Title: Re: A poem by Hafiz
Post by sandie99 on Jun 14^th, 2005, 10:51am

Thanks, Frank.... :)