Ghazal 363

My pain is from the beloved, and the cure as well —

the heart became her sacrifice, and the soul as well.

That which they say is lovelier than beauty —

our beloved has this, and that as well.

May it be remembered — that she, with the intent of our blood,

broke the vow, and the covenant as well.

Friends, behind the curtain I speak —

it will also be told in melodies as well.

Since the fortune of nights of union came to an end,

the days of separation will pass as well.

Both worlds are one radiance of her face —

I told you: manifest and hidden as well.

There is no trust in the world's work —

nor indeed in the turning sky as well.

The lover does not fear the judge — bring wine —

nor even the tribunal of the court as well.

The morality-guard knows that Hafez is a lover —

and the Asaf of Solomon's realm as well.