I hold the Lion's Paw, Hafiz

I hold the Lion’s Paw

Whenever I dance.

I know the ecstasy of the falcon’s wings

When they make love against the sky,

And the sun and moon

Sometimes argue over

Who will tuck me in at night.

If you think I am having more fun

Than anyone on this planet

You are absolutely correct.

But Hafiz

Is willing to share all his secrets

About how to befriend God.

Indeed, dear ones,

Hafiz is so very willing

To share all his secrets

About how to know the

Beautiful

One.

I hold the Lion’s Paw whenever I dance.

I know the ecstasy of your heart’s wings

When they make love against the Sky,

And the sun and moon

Will someday argue over

Who will tuck you in at

Night!