! In The Spirit Of Rumi: 55: Patience Poem by Michael Shepherd

! In The Spirit Of Rumi: 55: Patience

Rating: 3.1


Patience
turns mulberry leaves into silk
through the silkworm

Patience
turns water into wine
through the grape vine

Patience
turns a man into a beloved teacher
through stillness

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
David Taylor 10 September 2007

I would want to wait for as long as necessary before I said anything about this. Love from David.

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Max Reif 09 September 2007

only 28 words, which enables me to focus on the mysteries evoked by the three examples. I think Rumi would like this.

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Beautifully, gracefully, softly pensive M. Accurate of course. Probably one I ought to print out and pin to the fridge since it's a concept entirely alien to me. :) t x

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Michael Shepherd

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Marton, Lancashire
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