Poem #439
English Translation
Persian
I saw a Moon rise in my sleep, a dream of pure delight,
Her face's calm reflection ended Separation's night.
دیدم به خواب دوش که ماهی برآمدی
کز عکس روی او شب هجران سر آمدی
The meaning was: 'The traveled Friend is coming home to you!'
O Cypress, enter through the door, and make the dream come true!
تعبیر رفت «یار سفرکرده می‌رسد»
ای کاج هر چه زودتر از در درآمدی
Blessings upon my Saki, who with omens bright and clear,
Came always with the cup and wine to bring me comfort here.
ذکرش به خیر ساقی فرخنده‌فال من
کز در مدام با قدح و ساغر آمدی
Happy the dream if you could see your homeland far away,
That memories of us might guide your steps back here to stay.
خوش بودی ار به خواب بدیدی دیار خویش
تا یاد صحبتش سوی ما رهبر آمدی
If Eternal Grace could be obtained by force or gold alone,
Then Alexander would have made the Water of Life his own.
فیض ازل به زور و زر ار آمدی به دست
آب خضر نصیبه اسکندر آمدی
Remember well those happy days when from my roof and door,
Came messages and notes of love, increasing more and more.
آن عهد یاد باد که از بام و در مرا
هر دم پیام یار و خط دلبر آمدی
How did your rival find the chance to practice tyranny?
If only the Oppressed would seek the Judge's decree!
کی یافتی رقیب تو چندین مجال ظلم؟
مظلومی ار شبی به در داور آمدی
What do the raw ones know of Love, who haven't walked the way?
Seek courage! For in bravery, you carry off the day.
خامان ره نرفته چه دانند ذوق عشق
دریادلی بجوی دلیری سرآمدی
The one who taught your tender heart to be as hard as stone,
May his foot strike against a rock, and leave him there alone!
آن کو تو را به سنگ‌دلی کرد رهنمون
ای کاشکی که پاش به سنگی برآمدی
If any other wrote like Hafez, with such grace and art,
It would be pleasing to the King, who nurtures every heart.
گر دیگری به شیوهٔ حافظ زدی رقم
مقبول طبع شاه هنرپرور آمدی
Cultural Context
US Interest Rank: 8/10. This poem expresses dream and hope. The verse about seeing 'a moon rose in sleep last night' and 'the night of separation ended from the reflection of its face' is a powerful statement. The reference to Alexander and the water of Khidr adds cultural depth. The observation that Hafez asks 'when did your rival find such opportunity of oppression' and says 'if the oppressed one came to the door of the judge one night' is a striking statement. The poem's combination of dream and hope makes it very engaging.
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