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Lost in Love’s Devotion
Kalim Kashani, a 17th-century Persian poet of the Indian style, is known for his intricate metaphors and deep emotional expressions. His poetry often explores themes of love, longing, and the inevitable sorrow that accompanies devotion. In this ghazal, the poet surrenders entirely to love, emphasizing that his heart has never sought anything beyond the beloved. Through striking imagery—like the candle burning itself out in silence—he beautifully portrays the pain of unreciprocated affection and the hopelessness of waiting for a distant love.
By heasb00111 months ago in Poets
Shine Upon My Heart
Vahshi Bafqi, a 16th-century Persian poet, is celebrated for his deeply emotional and heartfelt poetry. His ghazals often depict themes of longing, devotion, and the agony of separation. In this poem, he expresses an undying love for the beloved, pleading for their presence like the moon shining upon the world. The poet's voice is filled with both hope and despair, illustrating the universal struggle of love—seeking affection while enduring the pain of distance.
By heasb00111 months ago in Poets
The Hidden Wound of Love
Rahi Mo’ayeri, a contemporary Persian poet, is known for his delicate yet deeply emotional ghazals. His poetry often explores themes of longing, love, and the silent pain hidden within the heart. In this ghazal, he beautifully portrays the sorrow of unfulfilled love, the agony of separation, and the unwavering devotion of the lover. The imagery of a heart burning like a candle or carrying a hidden wound like a tulip adds to the melancholic beauty of his words.
By heasb00111 months ago in Poets
The Lost Heart
Foroughi Bastami, a lesser-known Persian poet of the 19th century, masterfully captures the essence of human bewilderment in love and fate. His poetry often reflects deep introspection, longing, and the helplessness of the heart in the face of its own desires. This ghazal speaks of a restless soul, unaware of its own heart’s struggles, caught between destiny and personal choices. The poet surrenders to the idea that even the wisest cannot escape the perplexities of love.
By heasb00111 months ago in Poets