Shah Ismail Khatai
Bayat

Hatai's of a special school -
Pedant, dot my i's to rule;
Sect - a Sufi: they know much.
Yet truth to tell, I'm but a fool.

Hatai, business may ordain
That you call, a loan to gain.
Don't bite off more than you can chew -
Or little friendship will remain.

Translated by Gladys Evans


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