Ghazal No 3
The cosmos day and night bore laughter bright and true,
If once your gaze fell here, my heart would drink its hue.
You are the lost half, I the seeker in desire,
Who seeks shall find, the finder’s flame will never tire.
Though years of separation’s exile sweep me far and wide,
The light of union still within my soul shall bide.
In sorrow, weary frame is drowned in silent pain,
My heart, through crimson grief, yet love’s own fire retains.
I cannot lift my eyes from your immortal face,
For in my mind, your love endures with steadfast grace.
Hark! From night’s fevered longing, guard your fragile flame,
Its chill may bite the flesh, yet still its fire proclaims.
Who binds their heart to beauty, love's eternal ray,
Shall live like sun itself, warm, bright throughout the day.
Explanatory Footnotes
1. Giti (Cosmos / Universe) – In this poem, it refers to the universe or cosmos, carrying a mystical and philosophical meaning, not just the Earth or nature. It also serves as the name of the poet’s beloved, giving the poem both cosmic and personal dimensions.
2. Lost half / missing counterpart – Refers to the “lost half” of a person or the “spiritual soulmate,” a concept in mystical and philosophical traditions of love.
3. Separation / exile (Hijrat) – Indicates the pain of romantic or spiritual separation from the beloved, not political exile.
4. Union / reunion (Vesal) – Refers to reaching the beloved or achieving a spiritual and mystical connection.
5. Mehr (love’s warmth / radiance / sun) – In Persian, it signifies both love/affection and the sun, symbolizing warmth and vitality.
6. Seeker / finder (Joyande / Yabande) – Represents the mystical path: one who seeks will ultimately find.
7. Immortal – Used to describe something eternal and beyond time, especially in the context of love and spiritual beauty.
8. Fevered longing / passion of separation (Tab-e Hejran) – Conveys the intense yearning and pain caused by distance from the beloved.
Copyright © Saeed Koushan | Year Posted 2025
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