Ghazal 838
By Rumi
Translated By Nader Khalili
if you pass your night
and merge it with dawn
for the sake of heart
what do you think will happen
if the entire world
is covered with blossoms
you have labored to plant
what do you think will happen
if the elixir of life
that has been hidden in the dark
fills the desert and towns
what do you think will happen
if because of
your generosity and love
a few humans find their lives
what do you think will happen
if you pour an entire jar
filled with joyous wine
on the head of those already drunk
what do you think will happen
go my friend
bestow your love
even on your enemies
if you touch their hearts
what do you think will happen.
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