Wednesday, July 14, 2010

You Are as You Are


Der Spaziergang, Marc Chagall

You do not resemble anyone.
You are not the bride or the groom.

You do not fit in a house with anyone.
You have left the closed-in corner
where you lived. Domestic animals
get ridden to work. Not you.

You are as you are,
an indescribable message on the air.
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4 comments:

  1. Lorenzo — Alchemist's PillowJuly 14, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    "You are as you are, an indescribable message on the air"--- how wonderful. Is beauty always so simple?

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  2. joannaJuly 15, 2010 at 5:55 AM

    The photo prompt you selected is a perfect companion to your beautiful poem -- love the tone and cadence to this wonderful read.

    Joanny

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  3. RuthJuly 15, 2010 at 5:57 AM

    Thanks, Joanny, yes, I love this painting paired with the poem. But just to be clear, this is Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks.

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  4. dsJuly 15, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    Yes, a perfect pairing. You've no idea how I need Rumi's message today. Thank you!!

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