The Wind Carries My Pain

Hilali Jaghata’i, a 15th-century Persian poet, was known for his deeply emotional and expressive poetry. His ghazals often explore the anguish of love, the torment of longing, and the delicate beauty of unfulfilled desire. In this poem, the poet portrays himself as a restless shadow, wandering in sorrow. He contrasts the joy of blooming flowers with his own tears, reflecting the bittersweet nature of love. The poem encapsulates the despair of a heart that has given everything, only to be met with silence and distance.

🌿 How long shall I remain lost in the sorrow of your love?

Like a wandering shadow, weary and lifeless I move.

Flowers bloom, their laughter bright and free,

Yet like a withered rose, tears are all I see.

You stole my heart and laughed at my despair,

I fear the flames of my sighs will fill the air.

O morning breeze, if you pass by my beloved’s way,

Tell them of my loyalty—what cure is there to stay?

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