….if you are a man of this life
if you are a man of this life
then march on this path like a man
or retire and take refuge in your house
since you’re not ready for this battle
real men drank a thousand seas and
still died of thirst
you only had a cup
yet boasted of overflowing
you claimed to reach your quest
you’ll raise all the dust
yet you’ve travelled no distance
you’ve left no mark
now humbly turn to dust
under the gallop of real men
then you’ll rise and
become a part of their journey
if you crawl for years
on the path of your quest
do not yield to grief
do not submit to distress
RumiÂ
Translated by Nader Khalili
Courtesy Sunlight Ruminations
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How true the words of Rumi. One must cross two thousand fiery mountains and two thousand perilous seas to reach the Court of Glory, according to Othman. Allh knows the truth.
Ya Haqq!
Comment by Irving — November 23, 2006 @ 5:57 pm
Nothing less than marvelous.
Comment by errantking — November 23, 2006 @ 9:43 pm
Hullo! I’m back to blog-reading after a spell of travel. Trust all goes well! Best, rama
Comment by rama — November 29, 2006 @ 9:21 am
Thanks for this! I really appreciate, you gave me some hope coz i was in so depressed and distressed! I have to Nail em up!!
Comment by nail 'em up! — November 30, 2006 @ 5:07 pm
Excellent post & very deep words
Comment by jugnoo — December 4, 2006 @ 1:58 pm