20 Quotes by Hafiz

The small woman Builds cages for everyone She Knows. While the sage, Who has to duck her head When the moon is low, Keeps dropping keys all night long For the Beautiful Rowdy Prisoners (Courtesy of my dear friend, Conni)

Every child has known God,Not the God of names,Not the God of don'ts,Not the God who ever doesAnything weird,But the God who knows only 4 wordsAnd keeps repeating them, saying:"Come Dance with Me."Come Dance.

You carry/All the ingredients/To turn your life into a nightmare--/Don't mix them!

Is not most talkingA crazed defense of a crumbling fort?I thought we came hereTo surrender in Silence.

Come in, my dearFrom that harsh worldThat has rained elements of stoneUpon your tender face.Every soulShould receive a toast from usFor bravery!

You don’t have to act crazy anymore—We all know you were good at that,Now retire, my dear,From all that hard work you doOf bringing pain to your sweet eyes and heart.Look in a clear mountain mirrorSee the beautiful ancient warriorAnd the divine elements You always carry insideThat infused this universe with sacred lifeSo long ago

At Some pointYour relationshipWith GodWillBecome like this:Next time you meet Him in the forestOr on a crowded city streetThere won't be anymore"Leaving."That is,God will climb intoYour pocket.You will simply just takeYourselfAlong!

...Fear is the cheapest room in the house.I would like to see you livingIn better conditions.For your mother and my motherWere friends....

I should not make any promises right now,But I know if youPraySomewhere in this world -Something good will happen.