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Here is a glimpse of that genius to whom Goethe dedicated one of his books and lamented that he could read Hafiz in Farsi I wish I could show you, When you are lonely or in the darkness, The Astonishing Light Of your own Being! Hafiz [] (a poem by Hafiz, 1320 c.e to 1389) I have learned so much from God That I can no longer call myself a Christian, a Hindu, a Muslim, a Buddhist, a Jew. The Truth has shared so much of Itself with me That I can no longer call myself a man, a woman, an angel, or even a pure soul. Love has befriended Hafiz. It has turned to ash and freed me Of every concept and image my mind has ever known. [] Mausoleum of Hafiz in Shiraz , Iran Even after all this time The sun never says to the earth, "You owe Me." Look what happens with A love like that, It lights the Whole Sky. Hafiz []The Canopy with Intricate design and verses of Quran over Hafiz's Tomb. Shiraz , Iran One regret, dear world, That I am determined not to have When I am lying on my deathbed Is that I did not kiss you enough. Hafiz The Beloved sometimes wants To do us a great favor: Hold us upside down And shake all the nonsense out. Hafiz Everyone Is God speaking. Why not be polite and Listen to Him? Hafiz _.___

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