RUMI DAYS

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

Friday, June 11, 2010

Morning Wind

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The morning wind spreads its fresh smell. We must get up to take that in, that wind that lets us live. Breathe, before it's gone.
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Thursday, June 10, 2010

Stranded Somewhere

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If you are the body, that one is the soul of the universe. If you are the soul, that one is the soul within all souls. Wherever you go, wh...
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010

The Inner Workings

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The inner working of a human being is a jungle. Sometimes wolves dominate. Sometimes wild hogs. Be wary when you breathe. At one moment ge...
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Father Reason

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The universe is a form of divine law, your reasonable father. When you feel ungrateful to him, the shapes of the world seem mean and ugly....
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Monday, June 7, 2010

Again

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 Again, the sharp new moon blade. Again we walk a garden with the lily's clever talking around us. Green satin no tailor sews, trees pu...
Sunday, June 6, 2010

No Need to Ask

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The one who brings wine pours again, no need to ask. Do you ask the moon to rise and give its light? When ranks of soldiers dissolve, dis...
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Saturday, June 5, 2010

Up to the Neck

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I sat long enough in fire. Now I am up to my neck in the water of union. You say, Up to the neck is not enough. Make your head your foot ...
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