Hafiz, you shouldn't have!

The other night, I was waiting for my roommate to finish up with some studying, so I decided to start "I Heard God Laughing," which is poetry by Hafiz that was translated by Daniel Ladinsky. While reading one of his poems, I was impressed with the imagery that flooded my thoughts. Although I haven't danced in quite a while now, I feel so powerful when I am able to master a step. May you also cast all of your votes for dancing!

Cast All Your Votes for Dancing
I know the voice of depression
Still calls to you.

I know those habits that can ruin your life
Still send their invitations.

But you are with the Friend now
And look so much stronger.

You can stay that way
And even bloom!

Keep squeezing drops of the Sun
From your prayers and work and music
And from your companion's beautiful laughter.

Keep squeezing drops of the Sun
From the sacred hands and glance of your Beloved
And, my dear,
From the most insignificant movements
Of your own holy body.

Learn to recognize the counterfeit coins
That may buy you just a moment of pleasure,
But then drag you for days
Like a broken man
Behind a farting camel.

You are with the Friend now.
Learn what actions of yours delight Him,
What actions of yours bring freedom
And Love.

Whenever you say God's name, dear pilgrim,
My ears wish my head was missing
So they could finally kiss each other
And applaud all your nourishing wisdom!

O keep squeezing drops of the Sun
From your prayers and work and music
And from your companions' beautiful laughter

And from the most insignificant movements
Of your own holy body.

Now, sweet one,
Be wise
Cast all your votes for Dancing!