A Year with Hafiz: Daily Contemplations

365 soul-nurturing poems from Daniel Ladinskyone for each day of the yearinspired by the cherished verse of Persian lyric poet Hafiz. The poems of Hafiz are masterpieces of sacred poetry that nurture the heart soul and mind. Ladinskys poems are not translations in a literal sense. Rather than capture the form of a particular classical work Ladinsky crafts poems that release the spirit of Hafiz. With learned insight Ladinsky explores the many emotions addressed in these verses. His renderings presented here in 365 poignant poemsincluding a section based on the interpretations of Hafiz by Ralph Waldo Emersoncapture the compelling wisdom of one of the most revered Sufi poets. Intimate and often spiritual these poems are beautifully sensuous playful wacky and profound and provide guidance for everyday life as well as deep wisdom to savor through a lifetime.