Poetry is to Music as Lyric is to Soul: I know the Way You Can Get Hafiz

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Saturday, November 8, 2008

I know the Way You Can Get Hafiz

Another Hafiz poem I know the Way You Can Get I know the way you can get When you have not had a drink of Love: Your face hardens, Your sweet muscles cramp. Children become concerned About a strange look that appears in your eyes Which even begins to worry your own mirror And nose. Squirrels and birds sense your sadness And call an important conference in a tall tree. They decide which secret code to chant To help your mind and soul. Even angels fear that brand of madness That arrays itself... Sign in to see full entry.

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