Author Archives: bill gannett

How can I laugh unless I see you laugh? I am the slave of that bliss that has no mouth! And what a shame when the eyes of the world Regard you, they can’t see your divine mirth! من کی … Continue reading →

I have heard the soul’s melody of longing for you; No- the lover’s soul is dust itself longing for you! The grains of dust that shine and spin like the soul, Shine and spin from the light of longing desire … Continue reading →

Gone the one whose beauty is matchless, And the eyes of my heart denied his kiss. Gone but the grief left behind in my heart; Gone the Rose but yes, the thorn remains! رفت آنکه نبود کس بخوبی یارش بی … Continue reading →

My soul complains about your fickle desires, And it has a longing beyond all longings. In this wine of love, my life blows with the wind, Because in this wine I drink a gale of madness! جانم ز هواهای تو … Continue reading →

O you the moon who leads me in the dance circle, And whose flowing waters make me whirl and whirl! Since the running stream has set me revolving, So many roses have laughed open their petals. Note: The moon= the … Continue reading →

The dervish who grants spiritual wealth Gives away a kingdom with each breath. The dervish is not one who begs bread; The dervish is the one who bestows life! درویش که اسرار نهان میبخشد هر دم ملکی برایگان میبخشد درویش … Continue reading →