Rumi and Other Mystical Poets List

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Friday, March 23, 2012

Hafiz - Religion

The Great religions are the Ships, Poets the life Boats. Every sane person I know has jumped Overboard. That is good for business Isn't it Hafiz? The Great Religions, The Gift Poems by Hafiz, The Great Sufi Master Translations by Daniel Ladinsky Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Hafiz - You must have seen yourself by now

You must have seen yourself by now--I mean the real Self. It must have at least passed close by one day, maybe even stepped on your toes. Or dragged you somewhere. That Self, upon your seeing it, gave you the ida of how eternity could be endured, because of a tremendous enchantment you felt for a grace emanating from all things, and your soul now the epicenter. Your own presence, upon every throne. Such an incandescence you emanated, and so magnificently sovereign you felt, that rightfully,... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 19, 2012

Hafiz- Fidelity to Love

Your fidelity to love, that is all you need. No day will then match your strength. What was once a fear or problem will see you coming, and step aside... or run. A YEAR WITH HAFIZ, Daily Comtemplations Daniel Ladinsky (author of The Gift, and Love Poems From God) Sign in to see full entry.

St Theresa of Avila - I Will Just Say This

We bloomed in Spring. Our bodies are the leaves of God. The apparent seasons of life and death our eyes can suffer; but our souls, dear, I will just say this forthright: they are God Himself, we will never perish unless He does. I WILL JUST SAY THIS St. Teresa of Avila Love Poems From God Twelve Sacred Voices From the East and West Translated by Daniel Ladinsky Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, March 3, 2012

St. Catherine of Siena - Consecrated

Consecrated All has been consecrated. The creatures in the forest know this. the earth does, the seas do, the clouds know as does the heart full of love. Stange a priest would rob us of this knowledge and then empower himself with the ability to make holy what already was St. Catherine of Siena Love Poems From God Twelve Sacred Voices From the East and West Translated by Daniel Ladinsky Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, February 24, 2012

Hafiz - Because of Our Wisdom

In many parts of this world water is Scarce and precious. People sometimes have to walk A great distance Then carry heavy jugs upon their Heads. Because of our wisdom, we will travel Far for love. All movement is a sign of Thirst. Most speaking really says, "I am hungry to know you." Every desire of your body is holy; Every desire of your body is Holy. Dear one, Why wait until you are dying To discover that divine Truth? The Subject Tonight Is Love 60 Wild and Sweet Poems Of Hafiz Versions by... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Hafiz - You Are Rooted In the Beloved

You have taken root in the Beloved I love your golden branches And the hundred graceful movements Your body now makes each time The wind, children and love Come near. Build a house for men and birds. Sit with them - play music. For a day, for just one day, Talk about that which disturbs no one And bring some peace into your Beautiful eyes. Why play notes from your soft mouth-flute That hurt the Blue Sky's ear? The Friend has such exquisite taste That every time you bow to Him Your mind will... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Rumi - This Is My Wish

THIS IS MY WISH O harp, the strains of a longing heart is my wish. O flute, your burning cry is my wish. Play the great song of Arabia; I am the Great Bird, and the song of Solomon is my wish. Play the song of Iraq, and let its soothing melody calm the hearts of its people - this is my wish. Play on! Play on! - High notes, low notes, every note. I have fallen into a dream with your peaceful melody. Now awaken me with a loud gong - this is my wish. I hear your song - the voice of God, a symphony... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, February 20, 2012

Rumi - Light Again

Light again, and the one who brings light! Change the way you live! From the ocean vat, wine fire in each cup! Two or three of the long dead wake up. Two or three drunks become lion hunters. Sunlight washes a dark face. The flower of what's true opens in the face. Meadowgrass and garden ground grow damp again. A strong light like fingers massages our heads. No dividing these fingers from those. Draw back the lock bolt. One level flows into another. Heat seeps into everything. The passionate pots... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Rumi - "Say Yes Quickly"

"Say Yes Quickly" Forget your life. Say "God is Great." Get up. You think you know what time it is. It's time to pray. You've carved so many little figurines, too many. Don't knock on any random door like a beggar. Reach your long hands out to another door, beyond where you go on the street, the street where everyone says, "How are you?" and no one says "How aren't you?" Tomorrow you'll see what you've broken and torn tonight, thrashing in the dark. Inside you there's an artist you don't know... Sign in to see full entry.

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