In the Wake of Your Absence

Baba Taher, a revered 11th-century Persian poet and mystic, is known for his simple yet profoundly emotional poetry. His verses, often filled with longing, devotion, and spiritual yearning, reflect the struggles of a heart consumed by love. In this ghazal, the poet speaks of a heart adrift in the ocean of desire, torn between complaint and devotion. The imagery of tears, separation, and an unwavering connection to the beloved captures the essence of deep and unshakable love.

🌿 Since my heart parted from you, its sorrow is clear,

Drifting in the waves of longing, lost yet sincere.

💫 I have complaints, yet dare not let them show,

For I cannot endure even a moment to let you go.

✨ Like the dewdrop resting upon your rose-lit face,

Without you, I wither, deprived of love’s embrace.

🌙 If my eyes no longer weep in silent despair,

Tell me, where should I carry the weight of this care?