Say I Am You
February 22nd, 2008
“Say I Am You” is a beautiful poem written by Rumi, a Sufi poet who was born in Takistan (now Afghanistan) in 1207. With his family, he travelled extensively in Moslem countries, finally settling in Anatolia (now Turkey).
An accomplished scholar, he was introduced to Sufism by a wandering dervish, Shamshuddin. Shamshuddin’s death heralded an outpouring of Rumi’s poetry. The underlying theme of his poems is the absolute love of God.
The Youtube video (link below) shows Rumi’s poem, “Say I Am You”, illustrated by a beautiful collection of photographs and accompanied by wonderful music. Please enjoy them.
(photograph: loc.gov)
Tags: God, love, poetry, Rumi, Shamshuddin, Sufi
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3 Comments Add your own
1. John Noyce | February 22nd, 2008 at 7:10 pm
More here:
http://sahaj-az.blogspot.com/2008/02/sufis-of-turkey.html
2. Matt Hybel | July 26th, 2008 at 7:01 am
Just lifted my spirit.
3. Abhi | August 1st, 2008 at 9:44 pm
I am lost completely in the joy of the cosmos, absorbed in the lyrics, travelling thro’ the music, eyes opened to the visuals, but heart unravelling the mysteries of the unknown.
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