Guest guest Posted January 31, 2002 Report Share Posted January 31, 2002 - Joseph Riley Hafiz A Golden Compass Forget every idea of right and wrongAny classroom ever taught you BecauseAn empty heart, a tormented mind,Unkindness, jealousy and fear Are always the testimonyYou have been completely fooled! Turn your back on thoseWho would imprison your wondrous spiritWith deceit and lies. Come, join the honest companyOf the King’s beggars –Those gamblers, scoundrels and divine clownsAnd those astonishing fair courtesansWho need Divine Love every night. Come, join the courageousWho have no choiceBut to bet their entire worldThat indeed,Indeed, God is Real. I will lead you into the CircleOf the Beloved’s cunning thieves,Those playful royal rogues –The ones you can trust for true guidance –Who can aid youIn this Blessed Calamity of life. Hafiz,Look at the Perfect OneAt the Circle’s Center: He Spins and Whirls like a Golden Compass,Beyond all that is Rational, To show this dear world That Everything,Everything in ExistenceDoes point to God. (“I Heard God Laughing” – versions of Hafiz by Daniel Ladinsky) Addresses:To Post a Hafiz poem: Hafiz To Subscribe: Hafiz- To Un: HafizArchive: Hafiz Your use of is subject to the Attachment: (image/jpeg) Golden Compass.jpg [not stored] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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