The Least Figure

From Chapter 22: GREEN EARS EVERYWHERE
Ghazal 1538
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I intended to seek a culture that would make that moon-faced one turn towards me.  
I said I have a thought in mind, come forward so I can tell it to your ear.  
I dreamed last night, my dear, and I want you to interpret it for me.  
I have no confidant for this dream but you, listen, O king of my starry face.  
He nodded his head and laughed, a head that knows me inside out.  
Meaning you are plotting tricks with me, while I am a mirror of every color and scent.  
I am like a puppet in his hand, the design of his golden needlework.  
That design is not lifeless, the least of its designs is my cries and shouts.

Barks Interpretation

I tried to think of some way