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Darvish replies to Viveshwar’s query, “Are you Irish?”

Posted on December 27, 2013 by bill gannett

      Christmas potatoes, unsalted and ungarnished, to celebrate The King of Ascetics, the Christ, on this blessed Morn.   Dear Viveshwar, I implore you: stop eating pork noodles, and get back to your Roots! And stop hanging out … Continue reading →

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The Ancient One has come again with his long curly hair

Posted on December 25, 2013 by bill gannett

The Ancient One has come again with his long curly hair, With nothing but his message of divine love to declare. Baba’s John was the aged fakir with bright rosy cheek; She gave him the kiss that tore away his … Continue reading →

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Stone cracks and breaks to dust by the hammer of breath

Posted on December 17, 2013 by bill gannett

Stone cracks and breaks to dust by the hammer of breath- by the breath of his living name that promises death. Only when thought by pestle is crushed in mortar, does heart drink the elixir of divine ardor. The journey … Continue reading →

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Ghazal #24 from Ghazals For The Friend, by Bill Gannett

Posted on December 15, 2013 by bill gannett

I often think of my favorite actress, God’s own sister; She possessed a bright wit, and was beauty’s great lover. As a little girl, she was a jump rope champion; She was the Beloved’s Mehera’s lifelong companion. What a pride … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To Nosh Anzar of Beloved Archives

Posted on December 14, 2013 by bill gannett

After receiving several email newsletters/ solicitations from Beloved Archives over the past year or so, and having responded  to them, I nonetheless have several outstanding questions about the exact nature of the work you purport to do. You are endlessly … Continue reading →

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Rumi Quatrain, #1789 Foruzanfar

Posted on December 10, 2013 by bill gannett

O Moon, you are radiant- full of light, But far from my idol’s brilliant face! O Narcissus, ‘though you be lit with joy- Leave excused. You have yet to see her face! ای ماه اگرچه روشن و پر نوری از … Continue reading →

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Rumi Quatrain #1878, Foruzanfar

Posted on December 9, 2013 by bill gannett

If you read a single page from our book, How astonished will you forever be! And if for a breath you submit to Heart- O, how the wise will fall to their knees! گر یک ورق از کتاب ما بر … Continue reading →

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Rumi Quatrain #267, Foruzanfar

Posted on December 7, 2013 by bill gannett

A foot that would wander with joy at night, A hand that would pluck a fist of flowers: That hand was severed, and that foot crushed By the ambush of death’s gnashing jaws. پای که همی رفت بشبستان سر مست … Continue reading →

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Rumi Quatrain, #1487 Foruzanfar

Posted on December 5, 2013 by bill gannett

When he saw my dear gaunt and sallow face, With tears of blood flowing from brook-like eyes He smiled, and with a laugh said: my darling! O my tortured brat- O my dear nasty child! چون زرد و نزار دید … Continue reading →

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Rumi Quatrain, #1292 Foruzanfar

Posted on December 3, 2013 by bill gannett

Since I have known the melodies of love, I have torn the veil from the face of joy. I have played my lute with the bard of love And like daf and ney, both are played as one. تا پرده … Continue reading →

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