Here’s another one from Hafiz, sent by my poetry buddy. FYI - I’m going to an out-of-town wedding this weekend and not bringing my computer. I’ll have to suspend the PotD until I get back.
A Singing Cleaning Woman By Hafiz A leaf says, “Sweethearts—don’t pick me, I am lowering my veins and roots With buckets tied to them I am drawing water I am a singing cleaning woman With my elegant green I have a heart. |
My poetry buddy has been filling my inbox with poems again, which always makes me happy! The following is from I Heard God Laughing: Renderings of Hafiz by Daniel Ladinsky.
By Hafiz You have not danced so badly, my dear, You have waltzed with great style, Our Partner is notoriously difficult to follow, So what if the music has stopped for a while. So what So what, my dear, The mind and body are famous Have patience, You have not danced so badly, my dear, You have actually waltzed with tremendous style, |
My candle burns at both ends;
It will not last the night;
But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends
It gives a lovely light.
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