غزل شمارهٔ 2449

Before this I sought a purchaser for my discourse, and now I wish of you to buy me from my words.

I have carved idols enough to beguile every person; now I am drunk with Abraham, I am sated with ¯Azar.

An idol without color and scent arrived; my hand was put out of action by him. Seek another master for the shop of idolmaking.

I have cleared the shop of myself, I have thrown away the tools; having realized the worth of madness, I have become free of thoughts.

If an image enters my heart I say, “Depart, you who lead astray!” If it displays grossness, I destroy its composition.

Who is suitable for Lail¯ı? He who becomes Majn¯un for her. That man is at the foot of the flag whose soul is on the other side.