If a thousand enemies are inte...

If a thousand enemies are intent on my demise

With you as my friend, fear won't arise.

I'm alive with the hope of union with thee

Every moment I fear death, otherwise.

Breath by breath, your scented breeze I must inhale

Moment by moment, from sorrows exhale my cries.

Only dreaming of you, go to sleep my two eyes

Patiently longing for thee, my heart to itself lies.

Don't pull away your rein when you cut me with your sword

My head is my shield, while my hand your saddle-strap ties.

Where can we see your face just as you are, true and pure?

Each based on his own grasp can realize.

Indigent Hafiz is the apple of people's eyes

At your door, prostrated, your vision espies.