Fragment No. 9

Iraqi style
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Fragment No. 9

A hill of fragrant amber rests upon her chin; you'd truly say it's a quince dusted with musk. If it ever fell into the hands of Sufis, they'd give it up for nothing less than a stolen kiss.
Explanation: The 'amber hill on her chin' is a beauty mark or dimple, prized for its scent and charm. 'Shaftalud' literally means a peach, but here plays on the idiom for a kiss on the cheek.

Original · Persian

قطعه شمارهٔ ۹

کوه عنبر نشسته بر زنخش راست گویی بهی‌ست مشک‌آلود
گر به چنگال صوفیان افتد ندهندش مگر به شفتالود