Having noticed Eilid's 'quote' by Rumi I am reminded of this beautiful poem by Rumi - one of my favourites
Oh, if a tree could wander and move with foot and wings!It would not suffer the axe blows and not the pain of saws!For would the sun not wander away in every night ?How could at every morning the world be lighted up?And if the ocean's water would not rise to the sky,How would the plants be quickened by streams and gentle rain?The drop that left its homeland, the sea, and then returned ?It found an oyster waiting and grew into a pearl.Did Yusaf not leave his father, in grief and tears and despair?Did he not, by such a journey, gain kingdom and fortune wide?Did not the Prophet travel to far Medina, friend?And there he found a new kingdom and ruled a hundred lands.You lack a foot to travel? Then journey into yourself!And like a mine of rubies receive the sunbeams? print!Out of yourself such a journey will lead you to your self,It leads to transformation of dust into pure gold!
I've been re-reading my Rumi poetry book and came across this short poem that means a lot to me.
It's good to leave each day behind,like flowing water, free of sadness.Yesterday is gone and its tale told.Today new seeds are growing.
Mevlana Rumi
Just found your short poem above, Pipit - how true! I shall strive to 'leave each day behind' in future.. although sometimes in times of trouble, that 's not easy.
Hi Lindy
In times of trouble and sadness is the best time to read this poem. It's given me comfort in the past.
I love your poetry too. You write totally from the heart, I think.
Cheers
Pipit
Full of feeling - lovely poem
Of all creatures, man is the most detestable, he is the only creature that inflicts pain for sport, knowing it to be pain. ~ Mark Twain
This is a wonderful thread Pipit. This poetry is completely new to me but so beautiful. I think you are also right about the translation adding a certain something.
Thank you, I really enjoyed reading the poems and will try to look up more Persian poetry, so you have definitely taught me something inspirational today.
Kind regards Jane.
Hi Jef
That's nice to hear x
Thanks to Lindybird for bringing this thread back to the top. I have never met anyone not moved by Persian poetry when they first read it.
You should try hearing it spoken or being sung - that really is spine-tingling! Most cities have an Iranian/Afghan population who will be celebrating their culture somewhere locally. The food is pretty good too.
I was privileged enough to be part of a project to bring Farsi books into the public libraries in parts of Liverpool. There was a big celebration at the end of the project. We had a wonderful time.
Sounds fascinating, Pipit - shall look up 'Persian poetry' in my library now!