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Ghazal 15
Longing for the beloved, I care for nothing else;
no concern for my own life, no worry for the whole universe.
If for a single breath I am kept away from the beloved,
that breath does not count as part of my living.
Silence in love, patience in separation:
this is a tale that lies beyond what is possible.
Choose the free, unpretentious way, for the pursuit of reputation and show
is nothing but empty fancy and idle nonsense.
Leave behind all that you own and move on, for a man
has no better provision for the road to salvation than giving up provisions.
Seek from yourself, for whatever you ask of the beloved
is found neither in the narrow Kaaba nor in the temple of idols.
I begged a kiss from the sweetheart's lips.
She said, 'Go away, Obeyd, this is no time for charity.'