Thanks a thousand , that , aga...

Thanks a thousand , that , again , to my desire , I beheld thee ,

In truth and purity , concordant with my heart , become . *** The Path of calamity , tread the travellers of hakikat

Of the descent and of the ascent , reflecteth not the companion of the Path tarikat *** Better than search for the watcher , is grief for the hidden Friend God

For , not the confidant of mystery is the heart of the Lord of malice . *** For this thanks that , by the Friend , the assembly is illuminated

If an act of tyranny reach thee , like the candle , consume and be content . *** With a half kiss purchase a prayer from one of heart one of vision a lover of God

That , from the enemy's malice , thee , soul and body may preserve . *** The sadness , that , on my face hath come from grief for thee ,

O Asaf 'tis possible that the long explanation , I may give in a long year . *** Love's murmur , into Hijaz and 'Irak , casteth

The melody of the strain of the ghazals of Hafiz of Shiraz . ***