“Fierce Courtesy” (Rumi)

The connection to the friend is secret

and very fragile. The image of that friendship

is in how you love, the grace and delicacy, the subtle talking together in full prostration

outside of time. When you are there, remember the fierce courtesy of the one with you.

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