Jami says

One who travell'd in the Desert
Saw MAJNUN where he was sitting
All alone like a Magician
Tracing Letters in the Sand.
'Oh distracted Lover! writing
What the Sword-wind of the Desert
Undeciphers so that no one
After you shall understand'.
MAJNUN answer'd --- 'I am writing
Only for myself, and only
"LAILA" ---if for ever "LAILA"
Writing, in that Word a Volume,
Over which for ever poring,
From her very Name I sip
In fancy, till I drink, her Lip'.

translated by Edward Fitzgerald