Poetry is to Music as Lyric is to Soul for Tuesday, December 26, 2006

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Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Hafiz

On the pulpit, preachers, goodness display Yet in private, they have a different way. I have a question to ask of the learned in our midst Why Confession-Priests, their own repentance delay. Perhaps they don't believe in Judgement Day They deceive, and to appease God, they pray. May these New Masters, God, find their stay And from slaves and mules not turn away. Church-beggar, go to the abode of the Magi Drink the water that strength of heart convey. His endless goodness, many lovers slay Lovers... Sign in to see full entry.

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