In some parts of this world water is scarce and precious

Hafez

translated from Persian by Daniel Ladinsky

from The Subject Tonight Is Love

In some parts of this world water is scarce and precious

People sometimes have to walk a great distance,

then carry heavy jugs upon their heads.

Because of our wisdom we will travel far for love.

All movement is a sign of thirst.

Most speaking really says, ‘I am hungry to know you.’

Every desire of your body is holy

Every desire of your body is holy

Dear one, why wait until you are dying

To discover that divine truth?