The Cruelty of Love
A Heartfelt Ghazal by Foroughi Bastami
Foroughi Bastami, a 19th-century Persian poet, masterfully conveys the agony of unfulfilled love in his poetry. This ghazal is a lament for the beloved’s indifference, where the poet questions the fairness of separation and the absence of loyalty. With striking imagery of a thirsty soul reaching the water’s edge yet denied a sip, he portrays the cruelty of love’s trials. The poem beautifully captures the universal longing for affection and the sorrow of unanswered devotion.
🌿 O you who find it just to keep lovers apart,
Why do you let love suffer, breaking hearts?
You lead the thirsty to the fountain’s gleam,
Yet deny them a sip—was love but a dream?
Who can heal the wounds of my despair?
If not with a cure, at least leave me there.
Though distant from you, we seek you alone,
Tell me, beloved, where has your loyalty gone?
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