Quatrain 1

RubāʿīIraqi style
English

Quatrain 1

Whoever holds the tips of your hair in their hand has no more need of perfume, and is free of musk. A wise man never compares your hair to musk; he knows there is a difference between the two.
Explanation: Musk and 'ghalia' (a fragrant paste) were prized perfumes; the beloved's hair is said to surpass both, too unique to compare.

Original · Persian

رباعی شمارهٔ ۱

هرکس که سر زلف تو آورد بدست از غالیه فارغ شد و از مشگ برست
عاقل نکند نسبت زلفت با مشگ داند که میان این و آن فرقی هست