I knocked on heart’s door, for heart I crave Came, "who knocks?" I said, "heart’s slave!" The bright beams of love shone through the door’s crack Upon the passers by, and lit up that deep black Wave upon wave of lovely beams, my heart was over-run Compared to this bright light, were pale the moon and sun. If the mind takes command, heart enslavement will demand Will put a leash on mind and all, and hold the end in its hand. This excitement in the world, serves only to agitate And break loose every chain, for this joyous heartful state. His body brings forth light, enthroned upon the seat of might Soul at its door sits in delight, and reads much in that sight. He is not a mendicant, who speaks little yet says much Reflect upon reflections, see all that is while "nothing" watch. All who have tasted this wine, are compelled to walk this line Every one of stars nine, with heart’s design themselves align. From Tabriz one such as Shams, arrives for seekers of divine Nurtures in love’s vineyard, gardener of thy soul’s vine. RUMİ..
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