![]() What is it about this tiny poem that makes it one of my favorites? Well, there is something to be said for poems that you can memorize. With some poets that is a recipe for disaster, but in Coleman Barks' careful and caring hands Rumi appears fresh and fulfilled in his reincarnation in the English language. That's probably why you can't read a Rumi poem without finding a lesson. You might find it interesting to know that many of Rumi's "poems" are lines that he spoke in his teachings. He has devoted most of his writing life to translating Rumi, an ancient Persian mystic and master teacher. ![]() Coleman Barks is a unique figure in the world of poetry. Trust me, featuring a five line poem in my blog is not me being lazy or taking a day off, especially when the poem is laced with emotion as this gem from Rumi, by way of Coleman Barks, certainly is. ![]()
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