Guest guest Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 An Excerpt from The Lightning Should Have Fallen on Ghalib by Robert Bly Since nothing actually exists except You, Then why do I keep hearing all this noise? These magnificent women with their beauty astound me. Their side-glances, their eyebrows, how does all that work? What is it? These palm trees and these tulips, where did they come from? What purpose do they serve? What are clouds and wind? We hope for faithfulness and loyalty from people. But people don't have the faintest idea what loyalty is. Good rises from good actions, and that is good. Beyond that, what else do saints and good people say? I am willing to give up my breath and my life for you, Even though I don't know the first thing about sacrifice. The abundant objects of the world mean nothing at all! But if the wine is free, how could Ghalib hold back. ........The Indian Muslim poet Ghalib puts on display the talents of a gifted writer of love letters to God. Above is an excerpt reflecting the spiritual practice of questing. .....bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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