Ghazal 447

Come, do not practice this spite with us —

for you have the right of old companionship.

Heed the counsel — for this pearl is far better

than that jewel you have in your treasury.

But when will you show your face to the rends? —

you, who have a mirror of the sun and moon.

Do not speak ill of the rends, O sheikh — beware —

for you bear spite against the decree of God.

Do you not fear my fiery sigh? —

You know you have a woolen cloak.

Come to the aid of the penniless ones' hangover —

for God's sake, if you have last night's wine.

I have not seen anything sweeter than your verse, Hafez —

by the Quran that you carry in your breast.