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Love plays its lute behind the screen —
where is a lover to listen to its tune?

Fakhruddin 'Iraqi

Like the sun I brighten each atom's cheek;
I cannot be pinpointed: I am too manifest.
I speak with every tongue, listen with all ears,
but marvel at this: My ears and tongue are erased.
Since in all the world only I exist
above and below, no likeness of me can be found.

Fakhruddin 'Iraqi

The world has spilled Love's secret —
when could music ever hold its tongue?
Every atom babbles the mystery —
Listen yourself, for I'm no tattletale!

Fakhruddin 'Iraqi