LXXVII: Since those dark eyes of thine are such…

Since those dark eyes of thine are such enchanters,
My boastings of devotion and piety are wholly unjust.

With these eyes I have beheld such Afghan maidens,
That he is in error, who laudeth the damsels of Khatay.

Verily, those hearts must be hard like the stones of the desert,
That may look upon thy face, and feel not love for thee.

Notwithstanding folks praise the fairies so exceedingly,
With thy grace and beauty, by whom are they compared?

As to the Huris of Paradise, that the preachers remind us of,
In this world, such have I seen, with these eyes of mine.

Either I will obtain possession of those tresses for myself,
Or I'll stake my life upon them; and these my two vows are.

Speak not unto Khushhal of honour and reputation;
For they, who are in love, care not for name or fame.