Ch 02 The Morals Of Dervishes Story 25 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCDE| One of the sheikhs of Syria being asked on the true state of the Sufis replied In former times they were a tribe in the world apparently distressed but in reality contented whereas today they are people outwardly satisfied but inwardly discontented | A |
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| If my heart roams away from thee every hour | B |
| Thou wilt find no tranquillity in solitude | C |
| But if thou possessest property dignity fields and wares | D |
| If thy heart be with God thou wilt be a recluse | E |
Saadi Shirazi
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