A Wound That Time Cannot Heal

Salman Savaji, a 14th-century Persian poet, is known for his elegant and deeply emotional poetry. His verses often explore themes of love, longing, and the sorrow of separation. In this ghazal, the poet describes how love has consumed his heart, leaving him restless and lost. He portrays love as an inescapable journey—where even those who have never set foot in its path eventually become familiar with its sorrows. Through beautiful imagery, he captures the pain of separation and the desperate hope for healing.

🌿 My heart is bound by love’s endless pain,

My eyes, lost in longing, shine once again.

💫 No soul has walked this path and remained the same,

In the end, love’s sorrow calls each by name.

✨ My heart is left behind at your door,

Like a sigh in the night, lost evermore.

🌙 If you do not grant me mercy or grace,

The wound of distance shall forever remain in place.