The Whirling Dirvishes (after Rumi)

In the spiral filing flare

of the skirts

there is a turning

in my heart,

a softening, an opening...

a blossom

appearing in

a fissure

of the rock

as I

surrender.

Close

your eyes.

Can you hear

the song

within

your silence?

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Inspired by this video: https://vimeo.com/253251645 "Beyond the Noise," by The Study Society, which was shared via renowned Kirtan leader, Nikki Slade. A poem by Rumi is read by Kim Sham Richardson.