MUSIC OF LOVE Inspired by Hafez Wonderous melodies The music of love makes in every note opening a thousand roads to Jove. May the world never be Empty of lovers' yearning Filling the air With music churning. Our wine master Though he is poor Has a loving god for sure. Hold my heart high For this honey suckling bee Gained godly glory in the blossoms of your sea It is not unseemly To break bread The royal king With his begging friend. I wept tears of blood. The wounds of love, The Shamans said, Can be healed only by love. Don't learn cruelty From the seducer's play For in love, every vice and virtue Has its own pay. My lovely lady Said it nobly and smart Drink wine to those Who are pure in heart. O'Royal Queen! Your courtier in the hay recites the Lord's prayer Begging for your blessings Along the way   Majid Tehranian Honolulu, Hawaii July 7, 2000