Although , apparently , the sl...

Although , apparently , the slaves of the King are we ,

By weeping and wailing Kings of the country of the morning when prayers are answered are we . *** Treasure in the sleeve and empty , the purse ,

The cup , world - displaying , and the dust of the Path of tarikat are we . *** Sensible of the presence of God and intoxicated with pride ,

The ocean of unity and yet like the drowned one of sin are we . *** The mistress of fortune , when she glanceth ,

The mirror of her moon - like face , are we . *** Every night , of the King of vigilant Fortune ,

The care - taker of the diadem and of the crown are we . *** Say Our blessing reckon plunder

For in sleep thou art and , in the eye sentry - place are we . *** The King , Mansur , is acquainted with this , that we

Wherever the face of resolution , we place *** Make for enemies the shroud of blood and

Give to friends the kaba of victory . *** Not before us , may be the hue of deceit ;

Either , the ruddy tawny lion ; or the black deadly snake , are we . *** The debt of due to Hafiz say that they should give back to him

The debt thou hast confessed witnesses , are we . ***