He is only...

The seeds of His love blossom in every heart.

The sounds of His flute fill every celebration.

Everyone thinks that he sings and dances
But no -

He is the only one singing.

He is the only one dancing.



- Rumi

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In the Arms of the Beloved
Translations by Jonathan Star
Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam, 1997