Tag: Poetry
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The Unravelled Heart
Not so long ago, I had a silent heart, Still, closed in on itself, set apart, Surrounded, shielded, safe in a seal. Latticed inside with wires of steel. And to reach that ravelled heart, To try and pick those strands apart, Was an impossible, lonely and futile task And my heart’s response : build another…
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On Wisdom
There was a time, I considered myself wise. But the world made me foolish, so I had to learn. And now I realise through life’s travels, That wisdom is rare and precious indeed.
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Rumi’s Puzzle of Love
Though long deceased, the Persian poet Rumi regularly sends me quotes on Facebook. Last week’s quote was “To find the Beloved, you must become the Beloved.” I was puzzled. And I tried to analyse it. And became more puzzled. So this time took my advice to others: when puzzled, describe don’t explain! So while I’m…
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On Unselfish Love…
There is almost an obsession with being loved unselfishly. Out there is the perfect person who will supply your needs forever. Your mission impossible is to find that person, convince them to love you and you will be happy forever. And you will love them back, but secondly. Unfortunately, this love is the one that…