I know I promised

by Sa'di

English version by Vraje Abramian
Original Language Persian/Farsi

I know I promised
to let you see this sorrow in my heart
but what can I do,
whenever you come
sorrow leaves my heart.

-- from Winds of Grace: Poetry, Stories and Teachings of Sufi Mystics and Saints, by Vraje Abramian

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Islamic Mystical Poetry: Sufi Verse from the Early Mystics to Rumi Perfume of the Desert: Inspirations from Sufi Wisdom The Gulistan of Sadi: The Rose Garden The Mystics of Islam Winds of Grace: Poetry, Stories and Teachings of Sufi Mystics and Saints



I know I promised