“This Splashing Around” (Rumi)

There are people with rooms full of gold. You can see how rich they are, but how is it when mystical wealth shows in the face?

A lover moans for the friend, and a rose bush leaps from the ground

to see what is happening.

Take off your clothes and jump in the pool. Escape the forehead pressure of mind.

We used to think this splashing around was foolish. Then came a wink, and we were done for. How long do you stay jealous and angry?

Let two or three sad songs rise from your chest. Or just keep doing as you are now.

Maybe in your loud confusion

the world will disappear and the curtain will lift.

Passion breaks loose. Now silence. The love-king says, It takes courage to keep the deep self quiet.

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