Translations of the Ghazals of Hafiz


Returning

 
The morning breeze comes back 
and from the southern desert 
the lapwing returns 
The dove's soft song about roses 
I hear that again. 

The tulip, who understands what the lily says, 
went away, but now she's back. 

With the sound of a bell, 
strength and gentleness. 

Hafiz broke his vow and damaged his heart, 
but now, for no reason, his Friend forgives that, 
and turns, and walks back up to his door.
 

 

Translator:

Barks, C. (1993).  The hand of poetry. New Lebanon: Omega Publications

 

 

 

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