Number 14

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Number 14

You asked who I am: a recluse, don't ask. Someone grown used to losing a darling, don't ask. Drink to your joy and be happy, for I carry a heart, and a sorrowful heart at that, don't ask.
Explanation: The recurring phrase 'don't ask' (که مپرس) signals a grief too deep to explain.

Original · Persian

شمارهٔ ۱۴

گفتی که کیم؟ گوشه نشینی که مپرس خو کرده به هجر نازنینی که مپرس
می نوش به شادی و تو خوش باش که من دارم دلی و دل حزینی که مپرس