VII: In such manner, am I happy from the…

In such manner, am I happy from the world apart,
That, like the forest's beasts, I am happy the desert within.

Rather than that I should behold the land of the sea-shore,
Like the billow, I am happy, wandering the waters upon.

When from the morsels thereon the hungry flies are driven,
With an invitation to that table, how can I happy be?

Since, like unto the sun's, its countenance is not warm,
I swear by thy head if, with the Huma's shadow, I am happy!

When, like unto the partridge, it confined me in a cage,
Than such laughter, with lamentation, I am more happy by far.

Though, like unto a picture, it awakened not from its sleep,
In this state, O Shaida! with mine own lot, I am happy.