Drunk on the Wine of the Beloved A Poem by Hafiz The beauty of this poem is beyond words. Do you need a guide to experience the heat of the sun? Blessed is the brush of the painter who paints Such beautiful pictures for his virgin bride. Look at this beauty. There is no reason … Continue reading Drunk on the Wine of the Beloved ~ Poem by Hafiz
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Alone Looking at the Mountain ~ Poem by Li Po
Alone Looking at the Mountain By Li Po All the birds have flown up and gone; A lonely cloud floats leisurely by. We never tire of looking at each other - Only the mountain and I.
There is a Candle in Your Heart – Poem by Rumi
There is a Candle in Your Heart by Rumi There is a candle in your heart, ready to be kindled. There is a void in your soul, ready to be filled. You feel it, don’t you? You feel the separation from the Beloved. Invite Him to fill you up, embrace the fire. Remind those who … Continue reading There is a Candle in Your Heart – Poem by Rumi
Who Can Make The Muddy Waters Clear – by Lao Tzu
Who Can Make the Muddy Waters Clear by Lao Tzu The skilful masters (of the Tao) in old times, with a subtle and exquisite penetration, comprehended its mysteries, and were deep (also) so as to elude men’s knowledge. As they were thus beyond men’s knowledge, I will make an effort to describe of what sort … Continue reading Who Can Make The Muddy Waters Clear – by Lao Tzu
Forgiveness ~ Poem by Sri Chinmoy
Forgiveness by Sri Chinmoy If I cannot forgive myself For all the blunders That I have made Over the years, Then how can I proceed? How can I ever Dream perfection-dreams? Move, I must, forward. Fly, I must, upward. Dive, I must, inward, To be once more What I truly am And shall forever remain. … Continue reading Forgiveness ~ Poem by Sri Chinmoy
Remember ~ Poem by Christina Rossetti
Remember by Christina Rossetti Remember me when I am gone away, Gone far away into the silent land; When you can no more hold me by the hand, Nor I half turn to go, yet turning stay. Remember me when no more day by day You tell me of our future that you plann’d: Only … Continue reading Remember ~ Poem by Christina Rossetti
In Silence ~ Poem by Thomas Merton
In Silence by Thomas Merton Be still. Listen to the stones of the wall. Be silent, they try to speak your name. Listen to the living walls. Who are you? Who are you? Whose silence are you? Who (be quiet) are you (as these stones are quiet). Do not think of what you are still … Continue reading In Silence ~ Poem by Thomas Merton
Someone Should Start Laughing Now – Poem by Hafez
Someone Should Start Laughing Now by Hafez I have a thousand brilliant lies For the question: How are you? I have a thousand brilliant lies For the question: What is God? If you think that the Truth can be known From words, If you think that the Sun and the Ocean Can pass through that … Continue reading Someone Should Start Laughing Now – Poem by Hafez
All My Life – A Poem by Pen Anthony
All my life by Pen Anthony I've creeped out of sorrows I've crawled out of dissapointments I've held on to broken dreams I've lay on an empty belly, having chewed on water just to save my teeth from turning disfunctional Yet i've learnt not to curse a dawn as it brings me life I've learnt … Continue reading All My Life – A Poem by Pen Anthony
Acquainted With the Night – Poem by Robert Frost
Acquainted With the Night by Robert Frost I have been one acquainted with the night. I have walked out in rain --and back in rain. I have out walked the furthest city light. I have looked down the saddest city lane. I have passed by the watchman on his beat And dropped my eyes, unwilling … Continue reading Acquainted With the Night – Poem by Robert Frost