Thoughts I've thunk while sippin' at a cup of tea and reading something provoking, often get dropped here for the benefit of humanity and my own hubris.
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Jelaluddin Balkhi, or Rumi, a 13th century Islamic poet, is surprisingly readable, accessible, and … quite popular of late. You can find his books in catalogs next to wine, tea sets, and even erotica.
I would suggest picking up The Essential Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks (ISBN#0062509594). (Oh, check out this review) Another choice, would be to check out one of the following online versions:
- http://poetry.dobyns.com/Rumi.html
- http://members.aol.com/hu4wahz/hu/Rumi/rumi0.html
- http://www.indranet.com/potpourri/poetry/rumi/rumi.html
- http://www.armory.com/~thrace/sufi/poems.html.
Keep in mind that Rumi never titled his poems. The titles that people sometimes give the poems are ones that are generally accepted (like the titles of most symphonies by European classical composers), or they are taken from the titles given to them by Coleman Barks and other translators of his poetry.
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