“My heart”
My heart, sit only with those
who know and understand you.
Sit only under a tree
that is full of blossoms.
In the bazaar of herbs and potions
don’t wander aimlessly,
find the shop with a potion that is sweet.
If you don’t have a measure
people will rob you in no time.
You will take counterfeit coins
thinking they are real.
Don’t fill your bowl with food from
every boiling pot you see.
Not every joke is humorous, so don’t search
for meaning where there isn’t one.
Not every eye can see,
not every sea is full of pearls.
My heart, sing the song of longing,
like nightingale.
The sound of your voice casts a spell
on every stone, on every thorn.
First, lay down your head,
then one by one
let go of all distractions.
Embrace the light and let it guide you
beyond the winds of desire.
There you will find a spring and
nourished by its sweet waters
like a tree you will bear fruit forever.
—Rumi
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Oh this is awesome and my heart let us sing in unison with people and nature’s spring. Beautiful poem by Rumi.
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Thank you so much dear Kamal! So glad to hear you enjoyed this poem by our favorite Rumi 🙂 ❤
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Yes dear Amira he is magnificent
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Beautiful!
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Thank you so much for your comment 🙂 I am glad to hear you enjoyed it! ❤
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So beautiful.
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Thank you so much dear friend! 🙂 ❤
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I always love Rumi, dear Amira – He also was quoted by Sant Kirpal Singh many times – as he also discovered the inner light and sound according to Surat Shabd Yoga through the help of his Master Shamz e Tabrez.
Thank you, my friend, and have a nice summer time
From heart to heart
Didi
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Thank you so much dear Didi for your lovely contribution. Indeed he was an enlightened poet, who has passed the test of time with his wisdom.
You too dear friend enjoy the summer months! In Oneness, Amira
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Thank you, dear Amira 🙂
In Oneness
Didi
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What a beautiful poem Amira!
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Thank you so much Linda! So glad you enjoyed Rumi’s poem 🙂 ❤
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If you don’t have a measure
people will rob you in no time.
That’s so right.
Thanks for the share
Shiva
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Thank you for your comment dear Shiva! It’s so true… We all probably have experienced this at some point in our lives…
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