The Unknown
This Rumi poem turns to a man and a woman in the sea:
مرا گویی که رایی من چه دانم
چنین مجنون چرایی من چه دانم
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In the midst of the ocean of love
The mind asks: Where are you?
I cry: I do not know! I do not know!
What path are you taking?
I do not know! I do not know!
You are being led by the madness of love
How can you function?
I do not know! I do not know!
You should be afraid
You could die!
The moon whispers:
It’s Ok not to know
You were borne with wings to soar
The real question is:
Why do you remain huddled in your cage?
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