Author Archives: bill gannett

A man whose longing breaks into heaven- And a man God had better left unborn. What a thousand-fold fraud when people give Both that and this one the title of man! مردی که فلک رخنه کند از دردی مردی که … Continue reading →

Work within your soul remains to be done- But because of gossip, it has not yet begun! A spring of water by courtyard concealed, Is better than brook that babbles on and on! کاری ز درون جان تو میباید کاز … Continue reading →

When I think of you, my heart begins to race, And eyes trickle tears of blood down my face. When news of the beloved friend arrives, My mad heart flees the body for an embrace! note: Rumi fell into agony … Continue reading →

If I seek my heart, I find it in your corner; And if I seek my soul, I find it in your hair. When I slake my thirst with desperate desire, I find your image in every drop of water. … Continue reading →

The Water of Life is a drop of bliss from your face- And the sky’s moon a glimmer compared to your face! I said, my desire is for moonlight all the long night– A night of your dark curls that adorn … Continue reading →

A ring in my ear in service to you, O King; By my Soul- in obedience to you, O King! Like a shadow in thrall to you, I race ahead A proud wildcat, and you a lion, O King! در … Continue reading →

I did not enter your orchard as a picker: I am darvish of empty hands, a qalandar; If you want me to get out, then open the gate; And if you don’t open it, kick out the doubter!

Word arrives from the Friend, He is with you! Sparks fly in the heart, because of this news! But you don’t know yourself, and remain sad; Know yourself- and what else but fire is yours! و هو معکم از و … Continue reading →