Ghazal 279

How beautiful is Shiraz's unparalleled state
God save it from harm and the hands of fate.

May God keep its flowing Roknabad river
Its waters with freshness, always equate.

Between Jafarabad and Mossalla gardens
Northern breeze's scent, forever accelerate .

In Shiraz the bounty of heavenly spirit
Amidst its wise people is an inner trait.

Nobody talks of the Egyptian sugar
It surpasses all, in sweetness is great.

O breeze what news of the happy minstrel?
How is his state? How does he relate?

If that sweet boy kills, and sheds my blood
O heart forgive him for his innocent hate.

O God let me stay with, this, my dream
I am happy with the vision of my mate.

Brave separation Hafiz, patiently wait
Thank God for union, time to consummate.