The Unknown

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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