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.

🌿 O flower, my heart bleeds with love’s deep scar,

Like a tulip, I bear a hidden wound, never afar.

For the sight of your face, my soul I would give,

Like a candle, I burn—yet in longing, I live.

Do not soothe me with promises empty and bare,

For without your love, my heart drowns in despair.

Let not sorrow’s dust from my mirror depart,

For in this reflection, I cherish your art.

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