A world there is for those in love with mines of precious stones,
The bird who eats love's magic grain lives on another plane —
His nest beyond both worlds, ignoring riches, scorning fame.
Mahsati Ganjavi (1089 - 1159) Azerbaijan
Translated by Edward G. Brown
Source: Poetry Chaikhana
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