The Breaking Wave of Love
Ah, once more he put a fire in me, And once more this crazy heart is craving the open plains. This ocean of love…
The roar of Rumi – 800 years on
Today is Mevlana’s 800th anniversary. Centuries later, his poetry and messages of love resonate across the globe. I am posting this piece by Charles…
sanon apna yaar rajhawan dey – Bulleh Shah
With due apologies to those who cannot understand Punjabi. I will work on a translation sometime later. mar na mulla bulariyan sanon apna yaar…
Remembering Neruda on Support Burma Day
The monks in Burma have resisted the oppression with grace and immense selflessness. I am reminded of a poem The Dictators by Pablo Neruda…
I thought I must give up on life..
Solomon Marni has contributed this beautiful poem for JR. I thought I must give up on life And turn into a stone; The desert…
I bow before the image of my Love
I bow before the image of my Love No Muslim I But an idolater I bow before the image of my Love And worship…
Maybe They’re Shy
Now the nightbirds will be singing of the way we love each other. Why should they sing about flowers when they’ve seen us in…
Celebrate! The month of fasting has come – Rumi
Celebrate! The month of fasting has come. Pleasant journey to the one Who is the company of the fasting. I climbed the roof to…
Byron: the elusive poet
I stumbled on this article on Byron – a romantic poet – who died young but left a legacy of fine poetry, political vision…
Bulleh Shah – poems and musings
I am free, my mind is free, I can be imprisoned nowhere. Today Bulleh Shah’s Urs (death anniversary) celebrations have commenced in Qasoor, Pakistan.…
Islamic Spain: History’s refrain
Alexander Kronemer writes: “At its peak, it lit the Dark Ages with science and philosophy, poetry, art, and architecture. It was the period remembered…
Nazmain Chand – Poems for 15th August
Happy Independence day to the Indian friends and readers! Today’s post comprises a few poems that may capture several moods and facets of the…
Du’aa (Prayer) on the Independence Day
This moving poem by Faiz was written forty years ago and still sounds so fresh and relevant… Du’aa (Prayer) — A nazm for Pakistan’s…
A place unsown…
Another profund Rumination – The Absolute Being works in nonexistence – what but nonexistence is the workshop of the Maker of existence? Does anyone…
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan sings Bulleh Shah
I had earlier posted a video of Abida Parveen singing Bulleh Shah. While that is an all time favourite, the global voice of Nusrat…
Window 2×2 without a View
A powerful poem by HUR on the recent events in Islamabad.. Window 2×2 without a View A low 2×2 window, painted dark green. on…
The water of life
Though your life has almost passed, this present moment is its root: if it lacks moisture, water it with repentance. Give the Living Water…
Two Punjabi poems
I am grateful to AK for sending me these lovely poems: Kujh asraar nay meray dil vich, Jehray kadi na dassay, Jeewain pani bharya…
Enough of learning, my friend! – Bulleh Shah
Enough of learning, my friend! Enough of learning, my friend! To it there is never an end An alphabet should do for you, It’s…
That one is my desire
show me your face, i crave, flowers and gardens, open your lips, i crave, the taste of honey, come out from, behind the clouds,…