If all the world is full of thorns,
The lover’s heart will be a bed of roses.
Even if the sphere of stars stops turning,
The world of lovers keeps going on.

Everybody gets sad sometime,
But the lover’s soul keeps a tender smile.
Give the lover an unlit candle,
And he’ll awaken it with his own light.

Although alone, a lover is never lonely,
Forever with the hidden beloved.
The lover’s wine spills out of their chests.
They give their love in secret ways.

Love will not be satisfied with a 100 promises.
For those who steal your heart away have so many tricks.
If you see a lover feigning sick,
Expect the Beloved to soon be at the bedside.

Ride on love and don’t worry about the road!
Because the steed of love has the smoothest ride.
It will take you home in a single thrust,
Even though the road is rough.

You won’t find lovers munching in the pasture.
Lovers sip a rare soul wine.
From Shams of Tabriz you will find
A heart very drunk and truly sober..❤

Divan-e Shams-e Tabrizi: 662