Hafiz, the 14th century Persian poet, wrote of the Beloved and used imagery of nature in his descriptions of what we think of as God. He wrote of a need to move beyond worldly desires for gold and riches and connect with the spiritual essence behind all form.Through the translations by Thomas Rain Crowe and the nature photography of Simone Lipscomb, readers are taken on a journey of the senses to a place where truth abides. Stanzas are paired with stunning images that help awaken the heart to that which is worth more than material wealth.A call is sent forth, from centuries ago, to the present where we are asked to choose wisely and tread lightly on this planet. We are reminded to celebrate beauty and re-focus on spiritual wealth.