Rumi and Other Mystical Poets List: WE HAVE NOT COME TO TAKE PRISONERS - Hafiz

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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

WE HAVE NOT COME TO TAKE PRISONERS - Hafiz

WE HAVE NOT COME TO TAKE PRISONERS We have not come here to take prisoners, But to surrender ever more deeply To freedom and joy. We have not come into this exquisite world To hold ourselves hostage from love. Run my dear, From anything That may not strengthen Your precious budding wings. Run like hell my dear, From anyone likely To put a sharp knife Into the sacred, tender vision Of your beautiful heart. We have a duty to befriend Those aspects of obedience That stand outside of our house And... Sign in to see full entry.

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