Rumi and the Play of Poetry

'Noted translator and poet Coleman Barks, a Distinguished Visiting Fellow in the UCSB College of Creative Studies, presents the poetry of 13th century Afghan-born Sufi mystic and poet, Jelaluddin Rumi. Bark's intense and artful translations convey Rumi's insights into the human heart and its longing for passion and daring. Barks performs the words of Rumi, accompanied by musicians Barry and Shelly Phillips. 

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THE LOVER IS EVER DRUNK WITH LOVE (BY RUMI)

He is free, he is mad,

He dances with ecstasy and delight.

Caught by our own thoughts,

We worry about every little thing,

But once we get drunk on that love,

Whatever will be, will be.

Rumi