Ch 02 The Morals Of Dervishes Story 02 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCDE F GHI A BJ| I saw a dervish who placed his head upon the threshold of the Ka bah groaned and said O forgiving merciful one thou knowest what an unrighteous ignorant man can offer to thee | A |
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| I have craved pardon for the deficiency of my service | B |
| Because I can implore no reward for my obedience | C |
| Sinners repent of their transgressions | D |
| Arifs ask forgiveness for their imperfect worship | E |
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| Devotees desire a reward for their obedience and merchants the price of their wares but I who am a worshipper have brought hope and not obedience I have come to beg and not to trade Deal with me as thou deemest fit | F |
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| Whether thou killest me or forgivest my crime | G |
| my face and head are on thy threshold | H |
| A slave has nothing to command whatever thou commandest I obey | I |
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| I saw a mendicant at the door of the Ka bah Who said this and wept abundantly | A |
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| I ask not for the acceptance of my service | B |
| But for drawing the pen of pardon over my sins | J |
Saadi Shirazi
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