by Steve Tanham
Mystical Poem in the Sufi style: 120 words. A one-minute read
Across a scattered land I sought you
For almost all a lifetime’s days
Until within a book I brought you
To be a light beneath my gaze.
♾
Within a scattered mind I sought you
Aflame with thoughts and secrets found
But words declined to let me find you
Who watched the eyes that chased you round.
♾
Within a scattered heart you found me
And pulled me back from lines that fade
I am, you said, your essence finding
The song by which your life was made.
♾
Dedicated to Rumi, the Sufi Poet
©Stephen Tanham, 2021.
Stephen Tanham is a Director of the Silent Eye, A journey through the forest of personality to the sunrise of Being.
Sun in Gemini 
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Thank you, Sue x
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Brilliant Steve. Loved that last line. It sent a shiver.
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Thank you, Michael. The result of a very personal experience…
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A beautiful poem, Steve.
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Thank you, Robbie.
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Lovely poem, and worthy of its dedication. 🙂
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Thank you, Sheri. That’s a really beautiful sentiment to receive 😀
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Beautiful, Steve. So gently loving.
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Ah, Diana… thank you ❤️
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Thank you, Stu
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