“Ay Paadshah e Khubaan” – ای پادشۀ خوبان

Poem: Hafiz Shirazi. Rough Translation: “Oh queen of beauty, for once, listen to these cries of loneliness and separation. This heart of mine has a way of coming to life and succeeding even when you’re not around. Nevertheless, the time is always ripe for our union. It’ll never be too late. These love pangs and even the pain of separation are the cure, even if I’m laying down in a bed of failure. This is something which doesn’t seem to occur to you, my love, so think about it when you’re in solitude and when you’re alone for once. Nothing lasts forever, my love. So help this one who is in need of you while you can.”

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