RUMI DAYS
Daily readings of the 13th Century Persian poet as translated by Coleman Barks
Monday, April 12, 2010
An Egypt That Does Not Exist
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I want to say words that flame as I say them, but I keep quiet and don't try to make both worlds fit in one mouthful. I keep secret in m...
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Sunday, April 11, 2010
Be Your Note
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Remember the lips where wind-breath originated, and let your note be clear. Don't try to end it. Be your note. I'll show you how...
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Saturday, April 10, 2010
Burnt Kabob
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Last year I admired wines. This year I am wandering inside the red world. Last year I gazed at the fire. This year I am burnt kabob. Thirs...
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Friday, April 9, 2010
Let Yourself Be Drawn
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You miss the garden, because you want a small fig from a random tree. You do not meet the beautiful woman. You are joking with an old crone...
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Thursday, April 8, 2010
Childsplay
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There is no one with intelligence in our town except that man over there playing with the children. He has keen, fiery insight and vast di...
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
This Day
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This is not a day for asking questions, not a day on any calendar. This day is conscious of itself. This day is a lover, bread and gentlen...
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Blessing
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I want to be where your bare foot walks, because maybe before you step, you will look at the ground. I want that blessing.
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