A Heart Lost in Longing

Ibn Yamin Faryumadi, a 14th-century Persian poet, is known for his deeply emotional and reflective poetry. His verses often explore themes of love, longing, and the helplessness of a heart trapped in sorrow. In this ghazal, the poet speaks of a heart that has become accustomed to pain, a soul crying out in the agony of separation, and a love so consuming that even relief feels like betrayal. Through delicate metaphors, he captures the struggle of a lover who continues to wander in search of an unattainable union.

🌿 A heart accustomed to your sorrow shall never know joy,

And if fate leads it to you, may it never enjoy.

💫 The torment of your absence leaves me in despair,

If I ever find peace, let no cry fill the air.

✨ Like a shadow, I follow wherever you go,

Without you, may no wind through my heart ever blow.

🌙 If for love of you, I must sell my soul,

What use is it, when my heart remains unwhole?