Guest guest Posted December 21, 2001 Report Share Posted December 21, 2001 Dear Friends, I came across a book of the uncorrected proofs of Coleman Barks' new translations of Rumi called "The Soul of Rumi." It's something I found at half.com for a mere $4.99 + S&H of $2.30. What an amazingly affordable and wonderful find. In the book I found this one - This Disaster Why am I part of this disaster, this mudhole for donkeys? Is this the place where Jesus spoke? Surely not. A table has been set, but we have not been served sweet springwater yet. Evidently we came here to be bound hand and foot. I ask a flower, "How is it you are so wise so young?With the first morning wind and the first dew, I lost my innocence." I follow the one who showed me the way. I extend one hand up, and with the other I touch the ground. A great branch leans down from the sky. How long will I keep talking of up and down? This is not my home: silence, annihilation, absence! I go back where everything is nothing. Love, Peace, Mazie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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