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amandasbookclub's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve long wanted to read a collection of Rumi’s poetry, and this text was wonderful, with plenty of information on the translations and historical context.
sonaksha's review against another edition
4.0
I’m unsure of how to review such a beautiful collection with words from Rumi and Shams Tabriz, particularly since I find myself constantly looking for their words - whether it’s a moment filled with pain or one that’s ecstatic, it’s almost hard to think of a day in the last month where I haven’t picked up the book to devour some of their words.
Some lines from the introduction that I have revisited several times. They’ve been reminders of the way poems from this book constantly help, acting like a guiding voice - the kind of voice we’re constantly aching for as we try and understand different kinds of friendships in our lives:
“Rumi’s poetry is very consciously engaged in collaborative listening and making, the friendships and the powerful conversational dynamic going on in and around it there in the moment of its making. The poems come out of his love, and perhaps we love them for the glimpses they give of that, as well as for the light and the grief - for the taste of how it is to be and how it is to be nothing at all.”
Words from this book - Rumi’s and Shams Tabriz’s have been helpful in the process of healing. Apart from identifying and being able to relate to almost everything they are describing, it’s helpful to know and feel grounded. I remember sitting for long hours after reading, just feeling peaceful because of the way the words are filled with kindness and reminders of love.
I’ve had this in my shelf for a while but I only read it this month and I’m so glad I did because it helped me re-realise the importance of just sitting down and reading or writing without constantly worrying or feeling rushed. To try to feel the ‘here’ and be in the ‘now’.
“This bird is free of its cage.
This cage, released of its bird.
Both so empty, so ecstatic,
that they let fragrance come
through this song, eternity in tears."
Some lines from the introduction that I have revisited several times. They’ve been reminders of the way poems from this book constantly help, acting like a guiding voice - the kind of voice we’re constantly aching for as we try and understand different kinds of friendships in our lives:
“Rumi’s poetry is very consciously engaged in collaborative listening and making, the friendships and the powerful conversational dynamic going on in and around it there in the moment of its making. The poems come out of his love, and perhaps we love them for the glimpses they give of that, as well as for the light and the grief - for the taste of how it is to be and how it is to be nothing at all.”
Words from this book - Rumi’s and Shams Tabriz’s have been helpful in the process of healing. Apart from identifying and being able to relate to almost everything they are describing, it’s helpful to know and feel grounded. I remember sitting for long hours after reading, just feeling peaceful because of the way the words are filled with kindness and reminders of love.
I’ve had this in my shelf for a while but I only read it this month and I’m so glad I did because it helped me re-realise the importance of just sitting down and reading or writing without constantly worrying or feeling rushed. To try to feel the ‘here’ and be in the ‘now’.
“This bird is free of its cage.
This cage, released of its bird.
Both so empty, so ecstatic,
that they let fragrance come
through this song, eternity in tears."
mnasgo's review
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
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