This part of the poem stays with me: For the divine alchemy to work, The Pitcher needs a still cup Read the full poem, from the book "The Gift" , Poems inspired by Hafiz, the great Sufi Master, by Daniel Landinsky. A Still Cup For God To make love, For the divine alchemy to work, The Pitcher needs a still cup. Why Ask Hafiz to say Anything more about Your most Vital Requirement? #hafiz #daniellandinsky #thegift #sufimaster #astillcup