A Little Rumi For You...

Obviously not a FUN original but one that is speaking to me today more than anything else.  Rumi is one my favorites.  He was a Persian Poet from the 13th century, a Muslim and a mystic.  

I will give up anything to win your heart

but if you say no,

I will accept and walk away filled with

the sweetness of your denial.

I have come secretly to seize your flame for my soul

I have come to steal from the King's treasure

but if I do not succeed,

I will accept and walk away knowing

where the gold is hidden.

Play your tricks, pinch my hat if you like

but I will walk away with your golden belt!

Tempted for so long to have a vision of you

I myself have turned into a vision.

You have seized the fortress of my heart,

your love arrows can split even a mountain,

how can my poor heart ever escape them?

I don't even dare to mention your name

and call you "My Moon"

jealous that others may discover you.

-Rumi, translated by Azima Melita Kolin & Maryam Mafi

Here is a great clip from the Daily Show that actually shows beauty within the chaos of Bagdad and shows the poetry of the past still inspires new generations to create.  (I think only American's can see the clip...sorry about that ;)