Back into the Reedbed!
Time to ignore sensible advice,
to untie the knots our culture
ties us with. Cut to the quick!
Put cotton in both sentimental
ears. Go back intothe reedbed.
let cane sugar rise again in you
No rules or daily duties. Those
do not bring the peace of silence.
translated by Coleman Barks,
The Soul of Rumi
3 comments:
Beautiful. I have heard Barks read several times since I live in his hometown. Love his work.
this was breathing space for me today.
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Peace and joy!
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