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Come, let's scatter roses and pour wine in the glass…

“Come, let's scatter roses and pour wine in the glass... We'll shatter heaven's roof and lay a new foundation, If sorrow raises armies to shed the blood of lovers... I'll join with the wine bearer so we can overthrow them, With a sweet string at hand, play a sweet song, my friend, So we can clap…” quote by Hafiz
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““Come, let's scatter roses and pour wine in the glass... We'll shatter heaven's roof and lay a new foundation, If sorrow raises armies to shed the blood of lovers... I'll join with the wine bearer so we can overthrow them, With a sweet string at hand, play a sweet song, my friend, So we can clap and sing a song and lose our heads in dancing.””

Hafiz

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The poet invites revelry and rebellion against sorrow, using wine and music as symbols of joy and transformation.

In simple terms: Celebrate joy, reject sorrow, and create new beginnings.

Key Takeaway

Seek joy and create new paths.

Themes

joy rebellion transformation music wine

Mood

hopeful energetic

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • festivals
  • artistic creation
  • personal healing
  • social gatherings
  • cultural rituals

Key Concepts

Sufi mysticism poetic symbolism celebration

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can joy help heal sorrow?
  • What does “overthrowing” sorrow look like in daily life?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize escapism over confronting pain.

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