I am a Bird from Paradise

Hafez

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Persian

Penguin
15 July 2025

Poetry; Poetry by individual poets

Series: Penguin Archive

90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books

May I remember always when, Your glance in secrecy met mine,

And in my face your love was like

A visibly reflected sign.

May I remember always when, Your chiding eyes were like my death, And your sweet lips restored my life, Like Jesus's reviving breath.

May I remember always when, We drank our wine as darkness died,

My friend and I, alone at dawn,

Though God was there too, at our side.

By: Hafez
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 180mm, Width: 110mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 100g
ISBN: 9780241747254
ISBN 10: 0241747252
Series: Penguin Archive
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 15 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Hafez (c. 1315-1390) was a 14th-century poet from the city of Shiraz, Iran. Renowned for his lyrical poetry, particularly his ghazals, he remains among the most celebrated of the Persian poets and his influence is widely felt to this day.