غزل شمارهٔ 271

Of His black tress (the world), complaint I have to such a degree that ask not : For, on account of it, without means and resource, I am become in such a way that ask not.

In the hope of its fidelity, let none abandon heart and soul (the being a lover) ; For, of this done, I am penitent to such a degree that ask not.

For (the sake of) one draught (of wine) wherein is the injury of none. From the ignorant man, such torment I suffer that ask not.

Zahid ! from us in peace depart ! for this ruby wine Taketh from the hand, heart and faith in that way that ask not.

In this Path, the talk is that life melteth: Every one the contention of this one (is) "that look not ;" of that one, "that ask not."

Corner (of retirement) taking and safety were my desire. But, That maddening narcissus practiseth a way that ask not.

I said : " From the ball of the sky, I ask the present state : " It said : " In the curve of the chaugan, that I endure that ask not."

To Him (the true Beloved), I said: " By whose malice, dishevelledest Thou Thy tress?" He said : "Hafiz ! long is this tale ; by the Kuran (I conjure thee) that ask not."