I'm back - with a poem by Hafiz

Hi All,

I'm happy to be back... with a poem by Hafiz, as translated by the inimitable Daniel Ladinsky, in his book 'The Gift'.

THE GIFT

Our
Union is like this:

You feel cold
So I reach for a blanket to cover
Our shivering feet.

A hunger comes into your body
So I run to my garden
And start digging potatoes.

You asked for a few words of comfort and guidance,
I quickly kneel at your side offering you
This whole book--
As a gift.

You ache with loneliness one night
So much you weep

And I say,

Here's a rope,
Tie it around me,

Hafiz
Will be your companion
For life.


Kiki ;-)
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