The Gift: Poems by the Great Sufi Master Style

The Gift: Poems by the Great Sufi Master Style

Point of View

Hafiz writes from the point of view of a man deeply passionate about the truth and beauty of God, and as deeply convicted by his own experience of deity to spread what He knows to all of humanity. His love for God is his life's work and passion, and so every bit of his energy and talent are directed at deepening his own understanding God and men, and making his understanding clearly understood and available. In some of his poems, he writes as simply that: a man inflamed and telling the world about his experiences. Still at other times, he writes from the perspective of God Himself, inviting His children into worship and out of the bondage of hopelessness, sadness and regret. At times, it is necessary for Hafiz to disguise his subject matter, and so his perspective must also be disguised, taking the voice of a man giving directions...
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