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Soul Train
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My soul is restless in search of the beautiful;
As the breeze yearns for the scent of flowers. Your beauty is like the sun drying up the dew; Dawn breaks, and turns my tears to laughter. When I contemplate your beauty My heart marvels at your sight. The image of your face Makes my soul sing like a bird. Within this frail body my soul Lies visible, like pure wine in the glass. Once my search discovered your radiant beauty My spirit move — spinning day and night like the sun. In search of your cheeks I became a nomad; My soul wanders as far as India and Khorasan. -- from The Poetry of Rahman Baba: Poet of the Pashtuns, translated by Robert Sampson and Momin Khan (available from http://rahmanbaba-poetry.com/ )
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M. Granger's original poetry, stories and commentaries are Copyright ©
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