Poems from the Divan of Hafiz

by active 14th century Hafiz

Of noble deeds?

Look on my long-drawn road, and whence it came,

And where it leads!

Can drunkenness be linked to piety

And good repute?

Where is the preacher’s holy monody,

Where is the lute?

From monkish cell and lying garb released,

Oh heart of mine,

Where is the Tavern fane, the Tavern priest,