Poems

Conclusion The book of the Gulistan has been completed, and Allah had been invoked for aid! By the grace of the Almighty, may his name be […]

Introductory 01 Laudation to the God of majesty and glory! Obedience to him is a cause of approach and gratitude in increase of benefits. Every inhalation […]

Introductory 02 The good reputation of Sa’di which is current among the people, the renown of his eloquence which has spread on the surface of the […]

Introductory 03 I was one night meditating on the time which had elapsed, repenting of the life I had squandered and perforating the stony mansion of […]

Introductory 04 Again, the bride of imagination can for want of beauty not lift up her head nor raise her eyes from the feet of bashfulness […]

Introductory 05 My negligence and backwardness in diligent attendance at the royal court resemble the case of Barzachumihr, whose merits the sages of India were discussing […]

Love’s Last Resource Since nought avails let me rise and leave, Though down the way of swords I wounded crawl; Perchance I shall attain to touch […]

Child’s Evening Hymn NOW the day is over, Night is drawing nigh, Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky. Now the darkness gathers, Stars begin […]

Daily, Daily, Sing The Praises Daily, daily, sing the praises Of the city God hath made; In the beauteous fields of Eden Its foundation stones are […]

Now The Day Is Over Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh, Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky. Now the darkness gathers, […]