RUMI DAYS

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

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Looking into the Creek

›
The way the soul is with the senses and the mind, is like a creek. When desire-weeds grow thick, your intelligence cannot flow, and soul-c...
2 comments:
Saturday, July 17, 2010

The Oldest Thirst There Is

›
Give us gladness that connects with the Friend, a taste of the quick. You that make a cypress strong and jasmine jasmine. Give us the inn...
3 comments:
Friday, July 16, 2010

Who Says Words with My Mouth

›
All day I think about it, then at night I say it. Where did I come from, and what am I supposed to be doing? I have no idea. My soul is f...
2 comments:
Thursday, July 15, 2010

Fierce Courtesy

›
The connection to the Friend is secret and very fragile. The image of the Friendship is in how you love, the grace and the delicacy, the ...
1 comment:
Wednesday, July 14, 2010

You Are as You Are

›
Der Spaziergang, Marc Chagall You do not resemble anyone. You are not the bride or the groom. You do not fit in a house with anyone. You...
4 comments:
Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Hoofbeats

›
The sound of hoofbeats leaving a monastery where all is timed and measured. You are that rider. Someone who does not care very much about ...
Monday, July 12, 2010

Ramadan Silence

›
When the Ramadan banner flies, soul restrains nature, so it can taste its own food. The strength of horses and the intensity of fire, thes...
‹
›
Home
View web version
My photo
Ruth
View my complete profile
Powered by Blogger.