Consumed by Love

Fakhruddin Iraqi, a 13th-century Persian poet and Sufi mystic, is known for his deeply spiritual and passionate poetry. His verses often explore themes of love, longing, and devotion—both in the earthly and divine sense. In this ghazal, the poet expresses the torment of love, where the beloved has taken his heart but left his soul untouched. The imagery of burning in love’s fire, longing for a gaze, and being reduced to ashes conveys the overwhelming nature of true love. It is a song of surrender, where only the beloved holds the power to heal or destroy.

🌿 You stole my heart, yet left my soul behind,

You carried love’s sorrow, yet no solace did I find.

💫 Like the moon, you stayed hidden behind a veil,

Yet within my heart, your presence did not pale.

✨ I have fallen deep into love’s burning flame,

Now nothing remains—only ashes in your name.

🌙 Look at me, if you hold no pain inside,

For my suffering has no cure but your eyes.**