Also His

Iraqi style
English

Also His

Last year you wrote me a few lines, and because of them my life turned sweet and joyful. Be kind and write to me once more, for a second letter would be even lovelier.
Explanation: The Persian plays on 'khatt' meaning both handwriting and a written note; the poet praises the beloved's script and asks for another.

Original · Persian

شمارهٔ ۹ - وله ایضا

خطی بنوشته بودی بهر من پار کزان شد کار عیش من مهنّا
کرم فرمای و دیگر بار بنویس که نیکوتر بود خط مثنّا