Sunday, August 29, 2010

Harsh Evidence


What sort of person says that he or she
wants to be polished and pure,
then complains about being handled roughly?

Love is a lawsuit
where harsh evidence must be brought in.
To settle the case,
the judge must hear details.

You have heard that every buried treasure
has a snake guarding it.

Kiss the snake to discover the treasure.

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1 comment:

  1. ElisabethAugust 29, 2010 at 12:03 AM

    Rumi has a way of reflecting life from unlikely angles. I'm all for kissing the snake. Thanks, Ruth.

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At the request of a Rumi Reader, I have enabled comments, because I agree that someone, sometime might want to write about the power of Rumi's words. So many times they have met me in ways I just have to share, and so I want you to have that opportunity here. There is no expectation for comments, but please do write something if you feel the urge. ~ Ruth