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The thirty raucous birds

The thirty raucous birds in search of wise Simorgh, wandered mountain and valley to sing with single tongue. Print Friendly

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Green grow the rushes O

Green grow the rushes O, how the rose blushes O; but love conceals her face, and her bright red lips O! Print Friendly

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Nature weeps icy tears

Nature weeps icy tears, but Man denies his fears and blubbers passionate lies to warm senile years. Print Friendly

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The sea swells and carries the Viking boat

The sea swells and carries the Viking boat to Odin’s shrine where the Norse warrior’s throat sings his bloody oath to the One-eyed god: Valhalla wraps the brave in a blue-grey cloak. Print Friendly

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How long the house to burn

How long the house to burn, and how long must we yearn for most simple and pure fire.  To Meher we turn. Print Friendly

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Wherever Nandi grazes

Wherever Nandi grazes, Lord Shiva is close by; I hear the divine bull bellow, his grace is nigh. Print Friendly

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In the blur of daylong thought

In the blur of daylong thought again and again have I sought silence, sharp and crystal clear; all muttering comes to naught. Print Friendly

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Ahmad is the first and last

Ahmad is the first and last of the One who is pure praise; now again he has returned to grace the end of our days. Print Friendly

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The road to La Verna

The road to La Verna is red with blood of tears; the grief of Francesco wept for years and years. Jesus on Cross flew the sky with wounded hands and feet to grace Il Poverello with grief perfect and complete. … Continue reading

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All my days a hunger

All my days a hunger, a longing for laughter; I cry for the lost friend, for the winsome Meher. Print Friendly

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