Come, for the House of Hope is built on sand: bring wine, for the fabric of life is as weak as the wind

Come, for the House of Hope is built on sand: bring wine, for the fabric of life is as weak as the wind

Hafez, also known as Khwāja Shams-ud-Dīn Muḥammad Ḥāfeẓ-e Shīrāzī, was a 14th-century Persian poet whose works have had a profound impact on Persian literature and culture. His poetry often explores themes of love, spirituality, and the transient nature of life. One of his most famous verses is “Come, for the House of Hope is built on sand: bring wine, for the fabric of life is as weak as the wind.”