Hafiz of Shiraz (1230-91) the greatest lyric poet of Persia
Hafiz of Shiraz (1230-91) the greatest lyric poet of Persia, who took the poetic form of the ghazal to unparalleled heights of subtlety and beauty. I speak frankly and that makes me happy:I am the...
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Teagan,I went checking for Sufi poetry last night and read this very piece, and Conference Of The Birds by Attar and I'm still reading.....Thank you.Maryse
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No worries Maryse, glad to have helped. Partir cst mourir un peu.
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Wow Terry, This guy is deadly serious! Some of these lines hit you with the force of an arrow... 'The pupil of my eye drains the blood from my heart.' Great stuff!Kevin
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I agree. I loved the lines,Quote:There is nothing on the tablet of my heart but my love's tall alif.What can I do? My master taught me no other letter.~CharWhen the Piper Calls...
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Thanks guys, now you know why he was known as Persia's greatest poet. Pity they are not as interested in poetry now. Partir cst mourir un peu.
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