
I am a Bird from Paradise
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.
Author: Hafez
Format: Paperback, 160 pages, 110mm x 180mm, 100 g
Published: 2025, Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom
Genre: Poetry Texts & Poetry Anthologies
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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.

I am a Bird from Paradise