The Call of the Reed

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Listen to the call of the Reed,

It talks of separation!


Ever since they cut me from the reed bed,
listening to my wailing songs,

man and woman,

sobbed bitterly.


I searched for the tormented heart

that knows of separation, 

to share my painful tale.


Whoever has left his roots,

will come back one day to seek the roots!


I joined every crowd

singing my sad songs

and became one,

with the happy and the sad.


Each thought, he is my friend
 yet,
no one searched my inner secrets.


My secrets, my wailings are connected,

but you need eyes and ears to know.


Body is not separated from the soul

but he sees only the body and not the soul.


My wailing song is the fire

whoever doesn't have this fire, is not alive

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It is the fire of love,

that goes through the reed.


It is the power of love,

that makes the wine.


If days are gone,
let it be,

there is no fear,
you are here,

oh beloved, the purest of all.


Oh my child,
threw away your chains.

be free!

how long you want to be slave of gold and silver?


Whoever has fallen in love with the beloved

is free from all faults and greeds.


Oh my beloved my sweet dream,

be joyous !

You are the healer of all our pain.



Rumi

'The Call of the Reed' Is a poem by Rumi, the great 13th century Persian poet. By 'The Call of the Reed', Rumi expresses a profound message of free spirited devotion, love, passion and peace for humanity. It signify's lofty and beautiful ideals.

* The new approach in translation of Rumi's poetry from the original Persian text of 800 years old, is done in such a way as not to sacrifice, change or modify the true meaning and the real message that Rumi wanted to deliver. Another words, in translation, substance rather than the form has been given priority. The translator's aim is to diligently safeguard the authenticity and originality of Persian text and Rumi's thoughts and spirit.
"Burning Heart" (Mahrough)