Poesia Persa

They ask me why I run away
From all that courtiers do and say;
Because I'm clever, I retort -
And only idiots live at court.

(Mohammad Abdah)

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Why tease me? In the twinkling of an eye
Your beauty and my love will both be gone;
Don't set your price too high,
You'll see it plummet - and before too long.

(Rafi Marvazi)

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Every disaster heaven sends
- Even the ones not made for me -
As soon as they arrive on earth
Ask, "Where's the house of Anvari?"

(Anvari)

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The nights I spend with you, love will not let me sleep.
The nights I spend alone, I lie awake and weep;
With you or without you God knows I stay awake-
But look what different forms a sleepless night can take!

(Rumi)


Tradução de Dick Davies