Poems by Hafez

From the Divan of Hafiz Upon a branch of the straight cypress-tree
Once more the patient nighti...

From the Divan The breath of Dawn's musk-strewing wind shall blow,
The ancient world shall tur...

From the Divan All hail, Shiraz, hail! Oh site without peer!
May God be the Watchman before t...

From the Divan What is wrought in the forge of the living and life--
All things are nought! Ho!...

From the Divan Return! That to a heart wounded full sore
Valiance and strength may enter in; re...

From the Divan Lay not reproach at the drunkard's door
Oh Fanatic, thou that art pure of soul;...

From the Divan Slaves of thy shining eyes are even those
That diadems of might and empire bear;...

From the Divan What drunkenness is this that brings me hope--
Who was the Cup-bearer, and when...

From the Divan From out the street of So-and-So,
Oh wind, bring perfumes sweet to me!
For I ...

From the Divan Not all the sum of earthly happiness
Is worth the bowed head of a moment's pain,...

From the Divan The rose is not fair without the beloved's face,
Nor merry the Spring without t...

From the Divan Hast thou forgotten when thy stolen glance
Was turned to me, when on my happy f...

My friend has fled! Alas, my friend has fled,
And left me nought but tears and pain behind!
L...

From the Divan The secret draught of wine and love repressed
Are joys foundationless--then come...

From the Divan From Canaan Joseph shall return, whose face
A little time was hidden: weep no m...