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Goblet of Desire

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The Goblet of Desire


Saki! Come pour the wine in cups of yearning
My heart is bleeding, pour the goblet's blood,
The Tavern has its fame from your beguiling eyes
Your lovely eyes' intoxicant pour in the cup!

The flower garden is no match to steal my heart
Your face's flower petals are usurpers fine,
Your ruby lip so life-giving is spring of youth
The red ruby of life pour down upon my lips!

The flower petal rubs its breast upon the thorn
The eye-lashes of morning dew to prick the flowers veins,
The fingers of musicians do caress the spirit's harp
The heart of bottle open and fill up the veins with fire!

Lighted is the Tavern with the radiance of your face
You steal the heart with so much charm dear love,
A glance from you can stir the wine to dance,
Come pour till the morning the mixture that cures the heart!

The Tavern is a shelter for the heart which is afflicted
The burning heart and tearful eyes are precious,
The cries we have are those from the night of disappointment
To quench my thirst pour down a river running full of wine!

The Tavern is the realm reserved for hostages of sorrow
The cries are only translators of painfully sad nights,
The world of those who feel is such a sweet and lovely world
Whatever love you're carrying, pour everything right here!


                      Qasem Ghazanfar,

                      Translated from the Persian 
                       by the author

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Abul Ghazanfar Date: 8/3/2016 1:23:00 AM I placed the Farsi version on the wall as the font could be accepted only on the wall. Login to Reply

Abul Ghazanfar Date: 8/3/2016 1:21:00 AM I placed the Farsi version on the as the font could be accepted only on the wall. Login to Reply

Teddy Kimathi Date: 8/2/2016 7:31:00 AM Congrats Abul, for having your piece featured in the Poetry Soup homepage!! ;-) Login to Reply Abul Ghazanfar Date: 8/19/2016 3:21:00 PM Thank you, Teddy.

Indiana Shaw Date: 7/24/2016 2:55:00 AM A follower of my work "Wow" - seeing yours I am more than happy to be a follower of yours Abul - many thanks - this poety is amazing - looking forward to seeing more . . . : ) Login to Reply Abul Ghazanfar Date: 7/26/2016 3:43:00 PM Thank you.

Pashang Salehi Date: 6/22/2016 12:12:00 PM Hello Mr. Ghazanfar, I love to read the Farsi version of your poem. The version is beautiful and poetic but it is not Ghazal.....Pashang Login to Reply Abul Ghazanfar Date: 7/14/2016 3:40:00 PM Dear Pashang, I am happy that you are interested in reading my poetry in Persian. I have a site where I store many of my poems and translations. It is qasemghazanfar.com google sites search. If you encounter problems finding it, my email is: qasem2821@yahoo.com. I agree with you that translation is an impossible task, but I have tried it because it is a need. Pashang Salehi Date: 6/26/2016 12:06:00 AM Hello sir,Thank you very much for stopping by and commenting on my ghazal "where are you?" . No this poem is not a translation. It is the original. All of my work is Persian style. I live in United States almost 40 years, but I am very much involve with Persian poetry and I have written 5 books. If you wish I can send you the link. Pashang

Poet Destroyer A Date: 6/12/2016 11:06:00 PM Abdul,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@ Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/8/2016 12:34:00 PM - Poetry: Music in words .... rhythmic expression of emotion, like the nectar of the bee, you are sharing here with us Abul :) - Welcome to Poetry Soup :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Abul Ghazanfar Date: 8/19/2016 3:25:00 PM Sunshine Smile, you put a smile on me with your kind words. Thank you.

Skat A Date: 6/8/2016 12:18:00 AM I enjoyed the bottom version... SKAT--- Login to Reply Abul Ghazanfar Date: 8/19/2016 3:31:00 PM Thank you, Skat A. I placed the Farsi version on the Wall as the font was not accepted here. Good luck if you can read it on the Wall.

Skat A Date: 6/8/2016 12:18:00 AM Abdul,, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT** Login to Reply