Number 6

RubāʿīIraqi style
English

Number 6

I am a candle: the mark of grief shows in me, and the burning of my heart shows in my brimming eyes. It is not from mourning that my burning shows; lately weeping and laughter can no longer be told apart in me.
Explanation: The candle is a classic Persian image for the lover who slowly consumes himself; its melting wax stands for tears and its flame for inner burning.

Original · Persian

شمارهٔ ۶

شمعم که زمن هست اثر غم پیدا شد سوز دلم زچشم پر نم پیدا
زآن نیست مرا سوز زماتم پیدا کم گریه و خنده نیست از هم پیدا