RUMI DAYS
Daily readings of the 13th Century Persian poet as translated by Coleman Barks
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
I Met One Traveling
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In the evening between sleep and waking I met one traveling. He was the light of consciousness. His body was soul, his pure wisdom apparent...
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Monday, May 24, 2010
Flowers open
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"Stars That Set the Heavens Alight" by Isumi Omari Flowers open every night across the sky, a breathing peace, and sudden flame...
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Sunday, May 23, 2010
These Lights
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Inside water, a waterwheel turns. A star circulates with the moon. We live in the night ocean wondering, What are these lights?
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Saturday, May 22, 2010
Having Nothing
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Whatever comes, comes from a need, a sore distress, a hurting want. Mary's pain made the baby Jesus. Her womb opened its lips and spok...
Friday, May 21, 2010
The Nightingale's Way
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A bird delegation comes to Solomon complaining, Why is it you never criticise the nightingale? Because my way, the nightingale explains fo...
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
Some Song or Something
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Birdsong brings relief to my longing. I am just as ecstatic as they are, but with nothing to say. Please, universal soul, practice some s...
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
My First Love Story
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The minute I heard my first love story I started looking for you, not knowing how blind that was. Lovers don't finally meet somewhere....
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