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About Hafiz:
Hafiz wrote about 5,000 poems, although unfortunately these were never written down and therefore there is some scholarly dispute about the authenticity of some poems. In the West Hafiz has only become famous in the last century. One of the most important early translations was by Gertrude Bell in 1897. Recently there have been new translations and versions by authors such as Daniel Ladinsky. These have helped Hafiz become a well renowned poet in the West. The poetry of Hafiz has a universal attraction. It is said Hafiz once stated, “No one could ever paint a too wonderful picture of my heart or God.”
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... because I'm at my wits end in regards to being a "working woman."
In a world of jobs advanced by the "it's-who-you-know" system, I'm still hoping that we progress back to a time that talent is enough. Raw, genuine, unfiltered and non-commercially modified talent. There are so many people swinging from their dreams, praying to fall into a utopia where people are truly able to live off their gifts. It has been so discouraging existing in a world where the majority of us are putting so much of our time and energy into getting a steady paycheck as we help line the pockets of someone else. 40 hours a week that add up to nothing but stress and heartbreak because they let go of their own dreams. It's comparable to putting work into a relationship with a partner who, in the end, holds no significance. Loveless marriages between myself and my jobs have led to me sacrificing time that could have been put into my work. No more.
Disclaimer: This was indeed a rant.
Thank you.
About Hafiz: