RUMI DAYS

Daily readings of the 13th Century Persian poet as translated by Coleman Barks

Friday, May 28, 2010

A Grape

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If you would say I don't exist, I would be grateful. When this longing makes me disreputable, then I have a little self-respect. A vi...
Thursday, May 27, 2010

Certain Sunfish

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If you put on shoes that are too tight and walk out across an empty plain, you will not feel the freedom of the place unless you take off y...
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Discipline

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painting by Louis Comfort Tiffany: Algerian Shops Don't avoid discipline. You have learned ways to make a living for your body. Now le...
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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...
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