Over the holidays, I'm going to share a poem a day with you, inspired by the writings of my favourite Persian poet, Hafiz, followed by a poem reflection from me – exploring how I see each one relating to the Innate Health understanding.
And so, my friend…
I CHERISH YOUR EARS
Dear pilgrim,
I love your shoes, your coat
Your pants, your hat, your furry head,
Your cup, your bowl,
Your messy closets,
And most of all—I cherish your cute ears.
Why? Don't ask!
Just speak what you love about me.
Come closer if you are feeling
A little timid today
Or dense
Because surely you would find something
Very endearing about
Hafiz.
Then
We can pass many years
Talking so silly,
Like two highly advanced aspirants—
Like two emancipated holy vagrants
Who are sharing His Bottle
Of Truth
And feeling so damn good
And Drunk and Free.
~ Hafiz
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"I Cherish Your Ears" from The Subject Tonight is Love, Daniel Ladinsky, copyright 2003. www.danielladinsky.com. Printed with permission.
What we're here for
We shall be playing out a mystical drama for the next 12 days: you will take the role of the pilgrim and I shall be your guide.