I long to
live like Hafiz
content with buttering the sky
or catching the happy virus
and singing beneath the stars
In fact
the kettle is whistling
a background music
for me
to paint an outlandish face
in front of a disco light lit mirror
in the middle of
a starless night
Writer’s note:
Reference to Hafiz poems –
Buttering The Sky
Slipping
on my shoes,
boiling water,
toasting bread,
buttering the sky:
That should be enough contact
with God in one day
to make anyone
crazy
The Happy Virus
I caught the happy virus last night
When I was out singing beneath the stars.
It is remarkably contagious –
So kiss me.
Flicker of Thoughts 
Nice, nice, nice! “Buttering the sky is so cool”. Fantastic to see where your inspiration comes from.
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Hafiz is amazing and he wrote very diverse subjects. There is one poem about ten thousand idiots 🤣
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That’s interesting. What a unique idea! Sounds like my kind of poetry. I’ll have to look it up. Thanks for sharing as always!
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theosophy poetry, yes, your poetry does ring similarity. 👍
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Wow Cassa 😍 I always enjoy reading your work. You’re an inspiration 💜
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I am blushing☺️
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Wonderful verses Cassa! I very much enjoyed reading your work. Lovely indeed!
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Thank you! 😁
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You’re very welcome Cassa!
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After covid I like the thought of a “happy virus”.
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😁
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I am a huge fan of hafiz , great job!
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Amazing! I am so glad we share this love for Hafiz. 🙌
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Thanks for introducing me to a new poet. I guess he’s really a very old poet but he’s new to me.
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Oldie Goldie! He is one of my fave although I don’t have many fave. He and John Keats.
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It’s a very uplifting entry, Cassa. It’s evident that your inspiration shines through.
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Thank you! 💚
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That is a pandemic i can get behind 😂😁
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Lol
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Absolutely love Hafiz and what you’ve done here is just GENIUS!! Amazingly done, dear Cassa. You’re always a joy to read 🤍
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🤗
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Loving the poetic connections you draw in this poem!
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I love the happy virus/kiss me! 👌
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Yes Hafiz is amazing 🤩
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