Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Book Of Hafis - To Hafis

HAFIS, straight to equal thee, One would strive in vain; Though a ship with majesty Cleaves the foaming main, Feels its sails swell haughtily As it onward hies Crush'd by ocean's stern decree, Wrecked it straightway lies. Tow'rd thee, songs, light, graceful, free, Mount with cooling gush; Then their glow consumeth me, As like fire they rush. Yet a thought with ecstasy Hath my courage moved; In the land of melody I have lived and loved.