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Subject: IRAN Matches Found: 398 UPDATE command denied to user 'poetryex_users'@'localhost' for table `poetryex_poems`.`subcnt` ABLE BE THE ONE, WHOSE WISDOM IS TRUTHFUL, by ABULQASEM FERDOWSI Poem Source Last Line: For in wisdom lies the heart that is youthful Subject(s): Iran ADVICES THAT YOU GIVE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Have never, ever tried them Subject(s): Iran ALL I DO IS SLEEP AND EAT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: For god will keep me on my feet Subject(s): Iran ALTHOUGH HE'S WRINKLED, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Alas to a young girl he's engaged Subject(s): Iran ANYWHERE IS NOWHERE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: The victory that you claim Subject(s): Iran AS THE ORCHARD IS WITH THE RAIN, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Don't be like canaan, noah's son Last Line: What you have made is not a true believer Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism ASS IS STILL THE ASS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: He's always to be recognized, even in a new saddle Subject(s): Iran AT DUSK DO NOT BOW TO PRAY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: And add water to milk the following day Subject(s): Iran AT LAST THOU HAST DEPARTED AND GONE TO THE UNSEEN, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Since thou hast taken refuge with so loving a friend Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism AT MORNING-TIDE A MOON APPEARED IN THE SKY, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: One could neither behold the moon nor become the sea Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism BARKING OF INVISIBLE PUPPIES, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: There are many impudent hypocrites Last Line: Try to find the buyer that has already bought them, the owner Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism BASKET OF FRESH BREAD, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: The prophet muhammed said Last Line: On the spirit that the body could carry easily Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism BE THANKFUL FOR THE SALT YOU EAT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: And make the grace unstable Subject(s): Iran BEAUTY THAT ALL NIGHT LONG TEACHES LOVE-TRICKS TO VENUS, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: If the water of life should come to thee, it would not %stir thee from the flame Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism BEETS NEVER TURN TO MEAT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Foes never treat you sweet Subject(s): Iran BEFORE THEE THE SOUL IS HOURLY DECAYING AND GROWING, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Is scudding without feet, shiplike, over the sea Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism BEHOLD OF A PEN IN THE HAND OF A FOE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Where wicked scripts will come to show Subject(s): Iran BEWARE OF ALL GOSSIPERS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: But in front of you they flirt Subject(s): Iran BLOOM OF A SINGLE FLOWER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Has the smell of the fabulous spring Subject(s): Iran BOWL IS HOTTER THAN THE SOUP, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: A situation is in a loop Subject(s): Iran BREAD AND WATER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: So this is the place I'd rather be Subject(s): Iran BREAD IS CHEWED FOR HIM TO SWALLOW, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: In learning facts, the man can't follow Subject(s): Iran BREATH OF LIFE IS EASY TO PERISH, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: It is wealth that is sweet, that one has to cherish! Subject(s): Iran BRIDE IS NOT SO PRETTY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: For the poor ordeal she's in Subject(s): Iran BRIDE IS YOUNG AND THE GROOM IS OLD, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Sarcastic tales of this are told Subject(s): Iran BURNT HEART OF A MOTHER, WILL MAKE HER HURT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: While a nanny suffers only from a burning skirt Subject(s): Iran CAT HAS NO ACCESS TO THE MEAT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: So the creature claims, it's foul to eat Subject(s): Iran CHARMING FACE WITH A LITTLE PLEASURE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Is favored to the chest full of treasure Subject(s): Iran CHURN, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: The forms and the creatures have a purpose Last Line: Who served this wine to us Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism CLEARNESS OF THE SPRING THAT FLOWS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Where the ones below get hurt Subject(s): Iran CLOUDS NECESSARILY DO NOT MEAN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: A sprinkle of rain is to be seen Subject(s): Iran COME UP WITH THE CAPITAL IF YOU WILL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: And I'll make an effort with my skill Subject(s): Iran COME, COME, FOR YOU WILL NOT FIND ANOTHER FRIEND LIKE, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Since the speech of the tongue is not without offence %and injury Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism COMMITTING AN ACT WITH INCREDIBLE HASTE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Is the job of the satan at his finest taste Subject(s): Iran DANCE WITH THE BANDAGE TORN OFF, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Dance, when you're broken open Last Line: As an infant boy is at his mother's breast Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism DARA, by JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When persia's sceptre trembled in a hand Last Line: Two added provinces blest dara's sway. Subject(s): Iran; Persia DAVID SAID: 'O LORD, SINCE THOU HAST NO NEED OF US, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: That you may be lost in the called, without distraction %of caller and call Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism DEATH MAKES ITS VISIT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Or whether we are poor Subject(s): Iran DEBTOR SHEIKH, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Sheikh ahmad was continually in debt Last Line: Let your eyes weep with the wanting Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism DEBTS DO REACH A LARGE PROPORTION, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: And show your least concern Subject(s): Iran DEVOTION TO THE PEOPLE, by MOSHARREF OD-DIN IBN MOSLEH OD-DIN SADI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: With fancy gowns and beads Alternate Author Name(s): Saadi Subject(s): Iran DICE THAT ALWAYS HIT THE SPOT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: So they are the players, are they not? Subject(s): Iran DIG A HOLE IN THIS BOOK, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Maybe you can't drink the entire oxus river Last Line: The categories dissolve %into one water Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism DOCTOR WHO'S RUTHLESS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: He wants to see the sickness, of god's mass creation Subject(s): Iran DOES YOUR TONGUE SPEAK SWEET AND CLEARLY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: If not, I'll abandon you sincerely Subject(s): Iran DOG THAT IS HAPPY WITH A BONE FOR A TREAT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Never harms its master, whose gesture's sweet Subject(s): Iran DON'T APPROACH US, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: I can't do this;' is no excuse Subject(s): Iran DOWN THE LOWEST LEVEL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Right on top of it all, that's just not his place Subject(s): Iran DRUM IS SO NOISY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Like a loud shallow speaker, who bores you each minute Subject(s): Iran DUCKS, by NAOMI SHIHAB NYE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In her first home each book had a light around it Last Line: The ducks were building a nest. Subject(s): Culture Conflict; Ducks; Family Life; Iran; War; Mallards; Drakes; Relatives; Persia EACH WORD THAT IS UTTERED, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: And yet has its space Subject(s): Iran EAR IS A FACTOR FOR THE NURTURING MAN, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: By eating what they can Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran ENMITY PREVAILS BETWEEN TWO GUESTS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: And the host assumes, that both are pests Subject(s): Iran EVENING OF GLAMOUR, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Are the blind pleased at this at all? Subject(s): Iran EVERY FORM YOU SEE HAS ITS ARCHETYPE IN THE PLACELESS WORLD, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: If your body has aged, what matter, when the soul %is young? Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism EVERY LOWNESS HAS ITS HEIGHT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: This fact has been proven right Subject(s): Iran EVERY MOMENT THE VOICE OF LOVE IS COMING FROM LEFT AND, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Thy light is at once joined with all things and apart %from all' Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism EVERY NIGHT IS A NIGHT OF GRATITUDE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: If one is to have a worthful attitude Subject(s): Iran EVERYTHING HAS A REMEDY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Is by far an exception Subject(s): Iran EYE OF AN ANT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Which indeed they forcibly take Subject(s): Iran FAITHFUL DEED OF A STRANGER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Which indeed they forcibly take Subject(s): Iran FAMILY TIES BECOME DEPLETED, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: By tyrants who are self-conceited Subject(s): Iran FEAR BE THE BROTHER OF DEMISE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: It's as though one dies Subject(s): Iran FEW WORDS THAT ARE SPOKEN CLEARLY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Are to many valued dearly Subject(s): Iran FIRM AND QUICK TRANSACTION, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: May be sweet and yet a trap Subject(s): Iran FOOL AS A FRIEND, by ELYAS YUSOF NEZAMI GANJAVI Poem Source Last Line: A foe that is wise could be blessed indeed Subject(s): Iran FOR VISITORS WHO ARE NOT EXPECTED, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: It'll be at their own expense Subject(s): Iran FORCE OF FRIENDSHIP, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: A sea-cow, a dugong, finds a special pearl Last Line: Just as the raven of longing carries the flying frog Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism FORGIVENESS HAS ITS OWN DELIGHT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Where vengeance always proves its plight Subject(s): Iran FRANKLY A FACT THAT ONE CAN FIND, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Is that the illiterate is totally blind Subject(s): Iran FRESH IS THE FISH, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Never late are actions, whenever mind is set Subject(s): Iran FRESHNESS OF ALL SORTS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: So rapidly ceases Subject(s): Iran FRIEND THAT BETRAYS YOU, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: With a poisonous snake Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran FROM BIT TO BIT ONE HAS MUCH MORE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: From piece to piece one fills the store Subject(s): Iran FROM EXCESSIVE RUNNING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: That you tend to lose Subject(s): Iran FROM GOD CAN NOTHING BE CONCEALED, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: To you my secret be revealed Subject(s): Iran FROM LIMB TO LIMB YOU KEEP ON JUMPING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: The actual facts, you keep on dumping Subject(s): Iran FROM THE BOSOM OF SELF I CATCH CONTINUALLY A SCENT OF, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: My rhymes are ranked like willing servants Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism FROM THE HAND WHICH GIVES, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: A fact that surely one believes Subject(s): Iran GARDEN THAT HAS THE JACKAL OFFENDED, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Would profit the gardener, and everything is mended Subject(s): Iran GARDEN-MAY ITS ROSE BE IN FLOWER TO RESURRECTION!, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: May the subsistence of thy servants depend on some- %thing other than these four! Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism GO AND FINISH YOUR LITTLE CHORE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Stressful jobs are asked no more Subject(s): Iran GOD IS SO COMPASSIONATE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Her fury is boundless, when a weakling is tricked Subject(s): Iran GOOD THAT YOU DO ONTO OTHERS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: There's no way you can impede Subject(s): Iran GOODNESS, GRACIOUS!, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: When a job is not performed by god Subject(s): Iran GRASP THE SKIRT OF HIS FAVOUR, FOR ON A SUDDEN HE WILL FLEE, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: The picture will fly from the tablet, the impression will %flee from the soul Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism GREAT PHILOSOPHER WAS ONCE ASKED, by MOSHARREF OD-DIN IBN MOSLEH OD-DIN SADI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Where good manners they sure must be needing Alternate Author Name(s): Saadi Subject(s): Iran GREATNESS COMES FROM BEING SAGE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Not from surplus of the age Subject(s): Iran GRIEF OF THE DEATH OF A BROTHER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Is known by the sibling and none other Subject(s): Iran GROCER RETAINS HIS SELLING POWER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: By never admitting, that his yogurt's sour Subject(s): Iran GROUND REMAINS HIS CARPET, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: So how can he get by Subject(s): Iran HAND THAT HAS NO BUILDING SKILL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: That hand could be the beggar's thrill Subject(s): Iran HANDKERCHIEFS OF KHAIBAR KHAN, by JOHN UPDIKE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In nishapur did khaibar khan Last Line: With candor, quite diarmingly Subject(s): Iran; Petroleum HAPPY FRUITFUL YEAR, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: To every living thing Subject(s): Iran HAPPY THE MOMENT WHEN WE ARE SEATED IN THE PALACE, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Are at this moment both in iraq and khorasan, thou %and I Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism HARMOSAN, by AUGUST PLATEN Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Persia's sassanids saw crumble into dust Alternate Author Name(s): Maximilian, Karl August Georg; Platten Hallermund, Graf Von Subject(s): Iran; War HARMOSAN, by RICHARD CHENEVIX TRENCH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Now the third and fatal conflict for the persian throne was done Last Line: "drink and live!" Subject(s): Iran; War; Persia HAVE NO COMPLAINTS FROM STRANGERS, by HAFEZ Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Who cares not how I feel Alternate Author Name(s): Hafiz, Kwaja Shams Al-din Muhammad; Hafiz Of Shiraz; Hafez, Mohammad Shams Od-din Subject(s): Iran HE ACTS LIKE A ROOSTER THAT FREELY CROWS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: He seems to be cheerful, and that's how it shows Subject(s): Iran HE BUILT A REPUTATION, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: And his state was undermined Subject(s): Iran HE IS A COLONEL WHEN HE GETS HIS PAY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: And a soldier when he works all day Subject(s): Iran HE JUST ATE THE DONKEY'S BRAIN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: That's the reason he's insane Subject(s): Iran HE LOST HIS JOB IN A FREAK EVENT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Imagine what to him this meant Subject(s): Iran HE MADE A FORTUNE OVERNIGHT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: But himself is what he lost Subject(s): Iran HE SAID: WHO IS AT THE DOOR?, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: You would go beside yourself, neither door nor roof %would restrain you Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism HE SHOWS UP AT DIFFERENT SCENES, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: In each affair, he intervenes Subject(s): Iran HE WEARS HIS GARMENT NEATLY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: But his pocket's empty, completely Subject(s): Iran HE WHO NEVER BOTHERS, by HAFEZ Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: He'll likely not derive Alternate Author Name(s): Hafiz, Kwaja Shams Al-din Muhammad; Hafiz Of Shiraz; Hafez, Mohammad Shams Od-din Subject(s): Iran HE WHO'S WELL MANNERED, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Will engage in anything Subject(s): Iran HE WON'T EAT CUSTARD WITH THE MIGHTY KING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: For he places himself above everything Subject(s): Iran HE'S EAGER TO FIND FAULT IN OTHERS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: To notice his own, he never bothers Subject(s): Iran HE'S ELOQUENT IN ALL HIS SPEECHES, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: But his message adversely reaches Subject(s): Iran HE'S NEVER KNOWN TO BLIND ONE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: As for a cure, he can't find one Subject(s): Iran HE'S QUITE DISTINGUISHED, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Accomplishes things with his brilliant mind Subject(s): Iran HE'S SO STUBBORN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: You ask him to move, but he's reluctant to budge Subject(s): Iran HE'S UNEMPLOYED AND IDLE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: And watches as it's grazing Subject(s): Iran HE'S WHO'S ALIVE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: A life so precious, that god did give Subject(s): Iran HE, WHO BOASTS AGAINST THE WEEK, by MOSHARREF OD-DIN IBN MOSLEH OD-DIN SADI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Against the stronger, he's frightened to speak Alternate Author Name(s): Saadi Subject(s): Iran HE, WHO CLAIMS ILLEGALLY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Who pesters a generous hand Subject(s): Iran HE, WHO DURING YOUTHFUL YEARS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: He'll never reach his aim Subject(s): Iran HE, WHO HAS TAKEN A DISLOYAL STAND, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Tends to count with a trembling hand Subject(s): Iran HE, WHO WITHOUT A TONGUE, by MOSHARREF OD-DIN IBN MOSLEH OD-DIN SADI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Is favored to the one, whose tongue is to abuse Alternate Author Name(s): Saadi Subject(s): Iran HE, WHOSE WIFE'S SISTER HAS BEEN DEPRIVED OF LIFE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Would never in his prayers, ask the death of his wife Subject(s): Iran HEART SO AGONIZING, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: And the gravest illness ever, is the malady of hearts Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran HIS COAT IS FULL OF POCKET HOLES, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: He's happy with his life Subject(s): Iran HIS FEASTS WITH A PACK OF HUNGRY WOLVES, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Over the loss of a sheep Subject(s): Iran HIS HUMORLESS JOKES ARE TO HIM SO AMUSING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: It's his artistic touch that he seems to be losing Subject(s): Iran HIS LIFE'S IN TOTAL RUIN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: No breath left to complain Subject(s): Iran HIS MOUTH STILL SMELLS OF BABY MILK, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Frankly one's not sure Subject(s): Iran HIS SHADOW REGRETFULLY WE CAME ACROSS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: It's that shadow, that dragged us to our loss Subject(s): Iran HOUSE WITH HOUSEWIVES THAT ARE DOUBLE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Nuisance tends to make much trouble Subject(s): Iran HOW CAN ONE COME TO EXPLORE, by MOSHARREF OD-DIN IBN MOSLEH OD-DIN SADI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Or a ragged peddler standing all alone Alternate Author Name(s): Saadi Subject(s): Iran HOW CLEVER IS THE WAY OF LOVE, by HAFEZ Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Endurance of all misfortunes, is formed by this power Alternate Author Name(s): Hafiz, Kwaja Shams Al-din Muhammad; Hafiz Of Shiraz; Hafez, Mohammad Shams Od-din Subject(s): Iran HOW CLEVER WAS THE CHICKEN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: The trap that did the trick Subject(s): Iran HOW FRIGHTFUL I MAY WELL APPEAR, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Yet my approach makes others fear Subject(s): Iran HUNDREDS OF WORKERS ON THE JOB, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: For their willingness to work has diminished Subject(s): Iran HUNGRY HAVE NO PROPER FAITH, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Is to nurture themselves right Subject(s): Iran I AM A PAINTER, A MAKER OF PICTURES; EVERY MOMENT I, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: O beloved, enter the house, or I will leave it Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism I AM THAT SUPPLICANT WHO MAKE SUPPLICATION TO THEE, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: I will shorten this tale, for mine is a long grief Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism I CAN ASSURE, THAT IT'S NO MISTAKE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: The bigger the head; the greater the ache Subject(s): Iran I CAN'T GO FORWARD, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: I can't get all my ends to meet Subject(s): Iran I CRIED OUT AT MIDNIGHT, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Rub thine eyes, and behold the image of the heart, the %image of the heart Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism I DEMAND OF NO ONE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: My finger nails are trying, to follow the right track Subject(s): Iran I DO HAVE PROBLEMS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Why should I listen, as my neighbors complain Subject(s): Iran I DON'T WANT YOUR PRAYERS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: That is my request Subject(s): Iran I DROPPED TO SEE MY DEAR OLD AUNT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Sorrowful from the start Subject(s): Iran I DWELL NOT, by HAFEZ Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: But want to make a name of my own, much rather Alternate Author Name(s): Hafiz, Kwaja Shams Al-din Muhammad; Hafiz Of Shiraz; Hafez, Mohammad Shams Od-din Subject(s): Iran I HANDED YOU A HATCHET, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: I didn't say you could Subject(s): Iran I HAVE HEARD THAT THOU DOST INTEND TO TRAVEL: DO NOT SO, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: If so be that thou throwest a glance upon (aught in) the %two worlds, do not so Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism I HAVE NEITHER STRENGTH, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: As a victim of rejection Subject(s): Iran I NEVER OWNED A DONKEY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Justifies my belief Subject(s): Iran I ONCE OWNED A FORTUNE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: With my humble amount Subject(s): Iran I POSSESS NO FORTUNE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: For the devil to eliminate Subject(s): Iran I SAW MY BELOVED WANDERING ABOUT THE HOUSE, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Soul and spirit are continually moving before me Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism I SPEAK OF WORDS OF WISDOM, by MOSHARREF OD-DIN IBN MOSLEH OD-DIN SADI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Or be totally distraught Alternate Author Name(s): Saadi Subject(s): Iran I WAS ON THAT DAY WHEN THE NAMES WERE NOT, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: None ever was drunken and intoxicated and distraught Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism I WENT AND DID A GOOD DEED, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: For instead of praises, I was burnt at the stake Subject(s): Iran I WENT TO THE MASTER'S ABODE AND SAID, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: I am free in one moment from the desire of speech Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism I'M NO HEAD OF AN ONION, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: There's nothing I'm for Subject(s): Iran IF A PRAYER OF A CHILD, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Would surely be wrecked Subject(s): Iran IF A TREE MIGHT MOVE BY FOOT AND WING, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: For every tree gains beauty by the light of the sun Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism IF ALL THE BLADES IN THE WORLD, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Without god's will Subject(s): Iran IF DRUNKS ARE LEGALLY TO BE CAUGHT, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Then everyone to jail is brought Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran IF EMBARKING ON A VENTURE THAT AIMS FOR WINNING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: You must be solid from the beginning Subject(s): Iran IF HIS HOPES LIE ON THE NEIGHBOR, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Now imagine how that feels Subject(s): Iran IF INFAMY IS WHAT YOU HATE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Join the crowd, don't hesitate Subject(s): Iran IF NO ONE EVER MET THEIR DEATH, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Humans would take each other's breath Subject(s): Iran IF ONLY THE SWEETNESS OF LIFE WOULD PREVAIL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: If only in destiny we would not trail Subject(s): Iran IF PARTNERS WERE GOOD AS A GUIDE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: God would have one by his side Subject(s): Iran IF STEP BY STEP, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: You'll reach the very top in due time Subject(s): Iran IF THERE IS NO MIND AT WORK, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: A tender life will go berserk Subject(s): Iran IF THOU ART LOVE'S LOVER AND SEEKEST LOVE, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: From desire of whose face every atom grew articulate Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism IF YOU GIVE SOMEONE A HARD SMACK, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Expect another to strike you back Subject(s): Iran IF YOU SHOULD TO ECONOMIZE, by MOSHARREF OD-DIN IBN MOSLEH OD-DIN SADI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Your wealth and power would surely rise Alternate Author Name(s): Saadi Subject(s): Iran IMPOSING ON SOMEONE FOR A LOAN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Decreases the dignity that you own Subject(s): Iran IMRA'U U 'L-QAYS, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Imra' u 'l-qays, king of the arabs Last Line: A few bird-calls, and gotten pretigious Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism IN A STREET CALLED REPUTATION, by HAFEZ Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: My fate is overriden Alternate Author Name(s): Hafiz, Kwaja Shams Al-din Muhammad; Hafiz Of Shiraz; Hafez, Mohammad Shams Od-din Subject(s): Iran IN AN ATTEMPT TO BEAUTIFY HER BROWS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Which blinded her instead Subject(s): Iran IN HELPING YOUR LOVED ONES, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Will inflict you with pain Subject(s): Iran IN LIFE THE ROLES ARE DIFFERENTLY PLAYED, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Yet parts like this will also fade Subject(s): Iran IN ORDER TO GET TO KNOW ONE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Or close with him a deal Subject(s): Iran IN THE EYE OF THE HAVE ONES, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Is fulfilling its wondrous duty Subject(s): Iran IN THE MIDST OF EATING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Her nephew or niece Subject(s): Iran IN THE MUSEUM AT TEHERAN, by JAMES LAUGHLIN Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A sentimental curator has placed Last Line: I'm happy now I'm happy oh don't %move don't go away Subject(s): Museums; Statues; Teheran, Iran IN VARIOUS JOBS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: So to hire you, no one will Subject(s): Iran IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN RECALLED, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: That a comb is no use to the bald Subject(s): Iran IT IS SIMPLY EASY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: But to qualify as a human, it is hard to earn Subject(s): Iran IT MAY WELL BE DOLLARS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Not the other way around Subject(s): Iran IT'S BEEN PROVEN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: The killer returns to the scene of the crime Subject(s): Iran IT'S BEEN SAID THAT AT A FIGHT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Is better than a cat that didn't survive Subject(s): Iran IT'S PLAIN AND OBVIOUS WE KNOW WHY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Ladders do not lead us to the sky Subject(s): Iran IT'S SO PATHETIC, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: When a grain of salt begins to rot Subject(s): Iran JESUS ON THE LEAN DONKEY, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Of your guidance. %god will thank you' Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism KNOWLEDGE HAS NEWLY COME: PERCHANCE YOU HAVE NO, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Do not flee, o babbler, for you have no refuge from %god Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism LALLA ROOKH: THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS, by THOMAS MOORE Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: Tis moonlight over oman's sea! Last Line: They'll weep for the maiden who sleeps in this wave. Alternate Author Name(s): Little, Thomas Subject(s): India; Iran; Mythology; Persia LETTER 1 FROM THE ADDENDUM, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: God opens doors Last Line: Elegant decorations in there Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism LETTER 116, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: God opens doors Last Line: If I don't hear soon from husam how pleased he is with you, I shall %be mighty hurt! Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism LETTER 144, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: God opens doors Last Line: God knows what is right Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism LETTER 19, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: God opens doors Last Line: Amen, god of the two worlds Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism LETTER 20, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: God opens doors Last Line: May you stay in your infinity, and in your successes. %peace Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism LETTER 24, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: God opens doors Last Line: Peace be with you, and glory Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism LETTER 39, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: God opens doors Last Line: The god of both worlds Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism LETTER 48, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: God opens doors Last Line: It can't show its color to us, %or put its fragrance into the air Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism LETTER 54, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: God opens doors Last Line: Mixing with the particles of saladin Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism LETTER 62, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: God opens doors Last Line: Honor and joy and happiness, god willing Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism LETTER 67, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: God opens doors Last Line: May your soul desire to be in the sacred water of the prophets Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism LETTER 68, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: God opens doors Last Line: Peace, and god's compassionate blessings, be with you Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism LETTER 79, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: God opens doors Last Line: May you be a benefactor forever! Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism LETTER 80, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: God opens doors Last Line: Amen, o god of the two worlds Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism LETTER 81, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: God opens doors Last Line: Amen, o god of both worlds Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism LETTER 83, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: God opens doors Last Line: Infinite, and I will be greatly indebted. May all go well Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism LETTER 98, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: God opens doors Last Line: May your helping of people in difficulty become infinite Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism LINES, SPOTS AND BROWS, by MOHAMMAD SHABASTARI Poem Source Last Line: Maintains its special place Subject(s): Iran LISTEN WELL TO WHAT YOU'VE HEARD, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: But don't go believing every word Subject(s): Iran LOCK YOUR HOUSE DOORS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Your neighbors, don't incriminate Subject(s): Iran LONG STRING, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: The mouse asks the beloved frog Last Line: Standing in t he midst of this %thought-traffic? Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism LOOK ON ME, FOR THOU ART MY COMPANION IN THE GRAVE, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: See the star of victory and the conqueror's banner! Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism LOOK ON THE FACE OF LOVE, THAT YOU MAY BE PROPERLY A, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: When you escape from captivity you will return to %that orb Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism LOST CAMEL, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: You've lost your camel, my friend Last Line: That other sun, in which this is a fleck of dust? Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism LUCK SHOWS UP JUST ONCE YOU SEE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Grab it fast for it will flee Subject(s): Iran MAKE YOURSELF LIKE TO THE COMMUNITY, THAT YOU MAY FEEL, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Abandon life and the world, that you may behold the %life of the world Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism MALICE OF A SCORPION, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: It's the nature of its will Subject(s): Iran MAN IS A SLAVE TO AFFECTION, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: He will be heaven-bound Subject(s): Iran MAN OF GOD IS DRUNKEN WITHOUT WINE, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: The man of god do thou seek and find! Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism MAN WHO WANTED TO LEARN THE LANGUAGE OF ANIMALS, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: A young man asks moses Last Line: And whispering in your ear %the original word Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism MIND OF A PERSON HAS ALWAYS BEEN PLANNED, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: His work abiding colleague never to strand Subject(s): Iran MORE THE MONEY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Yet known to you Subject(s): Iran MOSES AND THE SHEPHERD, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Moses heard a shepherd on the road praying Last Line: This is certainly not like %we thought it was!' Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism MOUNTAINS NEVER REACH EACH OTHER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: They reach out to you Subject(s): Iran MOUSE AND A FROG, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: A mouse and a frog meet every morning on the riverbank Last Line: Let us die, %and dying, reply Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism MOUSE AND THE CAMEL, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: A mouse caught hold of a camel's leading-rope Last Line: Your loving doesn't know its majesty, %until it knows its helplessness Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism NAKED SUN, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Those who live in union Last Line: Embraces all the orchard-brides at once Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism NEIGHBOR WHO'S CLOSE TO WHERE YOU ARE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Is better than a brother, who lives too far Subject(s): Iran NEVER GO HUNGRY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Eat in moderation; that's the rule Subject(s): Iran NEVER HARM AN ANT THAT DRAGS A SEED, by ABULQASEM FERDOWSI Poem Source Last Line: For it too has life, and loves it indeed Subject(s): Iran NEVER MAKE TRANSACTIONS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: With a very bitter end Subject(s): Iran NIGHT THE BRIDE WAS TO BE MINE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: The hours has started to decline Subject(s): Iran NO FAVOUR WAS LEFT WHICH THAT WINSOME BEAUTY DID NOT, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Never shone upon aught perishable but he made it %eternal Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism NO JOY HAVE I FOUND IN THE TWO WORLDS APART FROM THEE, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Till thou namedst culture, I knew no culture but thee Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism NO MATTER HOW SWEET THE HONEY MAY BE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Vinegar is much sweeter, when offered free Subject(s): Iran NO WHERE IS THERE FOR FIRE TO KNOW, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Who's the friend and who's the foe Subject(s): Iran NOSY PERSON PLUNGED INTO HELL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: But he was nosy there as well Subject(s): Iran NOW THAT YOU'RE IN TIMES OF PEACE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: When already the flood is flowing Subject(s): Iran O BELOVED, SPIRITUAL BEAUTY IS VERY FAIR AND GLORIOUS, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: No, what is t he very moon? For that is the moon's face %superlative Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism O HEART, WHY ART THOU A CAPTIVE IN THE EARTH THAT IS, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: For he is a sun, possessing all kinds of knowledge, on %the spiritual throne Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism O LOVERS, O LOVERS, IT IS TIME TO ABANDON THE WORLD, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Tis enough to utter this intimation: say no more, draw %back thy tongue Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism O MY SOUL, WHO IS THIS, STATIONED IN THE HOUSE OF THE, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: May his bounteous hand perpetually be a necklace on %my neck! Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism O THOU WHO ART MY SOUL'S COMFORT IN THE SEASON OF, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: You name, all my youth comes back to me Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism OFFER OF WATER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Is totally desirable and well respected Subject(s): Iran OFFSPRING WHOSE PARENTS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: For life trains them surely Subject(s): Iran OFFSPRING WITH NO MANNERS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: But if you let it stay right there it's ugly, you can see Subject(s): Iran OH! WHAT A THOUGHT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: And becomes in charge Subject(s): Iran OMAR AND THE PERSIAN, by SARAH (SADIE) WILLIAMS Poem Text First Line: The victor stood beside the spoil, and by Last Line: "hold! If there be a sacred thing, it is the warrior's word." Subject(s): Iran; Omar Khayyam (1048-1122); Persia ON RESURRECTION DAY, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: On resurrection day your body testifies against you Last Line: Says, 'this one knows more clearly %than I the way' Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism ONCE WHEN YOU HAVE ALL THE RICHES AROUND YOU, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Everyone becomes your brother, and surrounds you Subject(s): Iran ONE GUEST IS SUFFICIENT FOR THE HOST, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: To receive him gladly with a roast Subject(s): Iran ONE WHO BOATS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: In the time of need, those friends are not Subject(s): Iran ONE WHO EXPERIENCES A TRAGIC EVENT, by MOSHARREF OD-DIN IBN MOSLEH OD-DIN SADI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Will appreciate what his happiness meant Alternate Author Name(s): Saadi Subject(s): Iran ONE WHO HAS SUSTAINED A TERRIBLE LOSS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Is suspicious of others; even his loss Subject(s): Iran ONE WHO WRAPS HIMSELF, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: God called the prophet muhammed muzzammil Last Line: And be a communal teacher of souls' Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism ONE WHO'S HONEST IN THE DEAL HE MAKES, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: A share of the offered wealth he takes Subject(s): Iran ONE WOULD LEARN TO BE HUMBLE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Alas, upward it can't race Subject(s): Iran OUR DESERT HATH NO BOUND, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: The beauty of our sultan, the king of kings Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism OUR INTAKE OF FOOD CONTINUOUSLY PREVAILS, by MOSHARREF OD-DIN IBN MOSLEH OD-DIN SADI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Beware of the time, whereupon harvest thus fails Alternate Author Name(s): Saadi Subject(s): Iran PEACOCK'S BEAUTY IS SO AMAZING, by MOSHARREF OD-DIN IBN MOSLEH OD-DIN SADI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Thinks that its legs are not worth praising Alternate Author Name(s): Saadi Subject(s): Iran PEPPER MAY BE SMALL IN SIZE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: But it's power's hot, and burns your eyes Subject(s): Iran PERSIA, by HENRY CLARENCE KENDALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I am writing this song at the close Last Line: On the bird he has put in a song. Subject(s): Iran; Persia PERSIA, by RICHARD HENRY STODDARD Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: We parted in the streets of ispahan Subject(s): Iran PERSIA, by ALFRED TENNYSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Land of bright eye and lofty brow! Last Line: Whence cynics rail'd at human pride. Alternate Author Name(s): Tennyson, Lord Alfred; Tennyson, 1st Baron; Tennyson Of Aldworth And Farringford, Baron Subject(s): Iran; Persia PERSIA TO EUROPE, by EDNA DEAN PROCTOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: You scorn us? You dream we are ready to yield Last Line: By ormuzd and allah our rule shall not die! Alternate Author Name(s): Dean Subject(s): Europe; God; Iran; Soldiers; Persia PERSIAN [ORIENTAL] ECLOGUES: 2. HASSAN; OR, THE CAMEL-DRIVER, by WILLIAM COLLINS (1721-1759) Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In silent horror o'er the desert-waste Last Line: When back to schiraz' walls he bent his way. Subject(s): Iran; Persia PERSON WHO PANICS TO GET A JOB DONE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Has to start all over from square one Subject(s): Iran PICTURE LIFE AS A ROLLER COASTER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Then suddenly destiny frowns Subject(s): Iran PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Otherwise the aftermath, is difficult to endure Subject(s): Iran PROFITS MUST BE SEIZED FROM THE UPPER-CLASS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Not from the destitute of the mass Subject(s): Iran PROMPT YOUR MIND, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Regrets and worries have no use Subject(s): Iran PROVIDE THE PEOPLE WITH BREAD AND WHEAT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: But the bread of some, refrain to eat Subject(s): Iran PUT A LITTLE EFFORT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Result of which, will never be in vain Subject(s): Iran PUT A LITTLE EFFORT, AND ELIMINATE THE STRAIN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: That you tend to lose Subject(s): Iran PUT YOUR EFFORT TO WHAT YOU DO, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Accuracy is a factor too Subject(s): Iran PUTTING ONE'S FOOT INTO ANOTHER ONE'S SHOE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Signifies the meddling that one can do Subject(s): Iran QUOTH SOME ONE, MASTER SANA'I IS DEAD, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Has erased thy name from the book of speech Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism RESPECT THE ELDERLY PEOPLE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Till you in turn are old Subject(s): Iran RESPONSE TO AN IDIOT IS KEEPING STILL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: If not, then arguing he sure will Subject(s): Iran RHYTHM OF HER DANCING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: So she claimed, that the platform was crooked all along Subject(s): Iran RIDER CANNOT VISUALIZE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: He cannot clearly put Subject(s): Iran RUBIES, PEARLS AND EMERALDS AND SUCH, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Otherwise, imagine how wealthy one would be Subject(s): Iran SATAN WONDERS WHY HE'S BLAMED, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Eating yogurt mixed with fish Subject(s): Iran SCHOLAR WITH NO PRACTICE, by MOSHARREF OD-DIN IBN MOSLEH OD-DIN SADI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Is like an idle bee, at a honeyless hive Alternate Author Name(s): Saadi Subject(s): Iran SEARCHER MUST COMMAND HIS MIND, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: With abundant effort he will find Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran SEND THE CHAPERONES AWAY, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Inside me a hundred beings Last Line: But the ear says, %'I want more than that!' Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism SERVANT WHO LOVED HIS PRAYERS, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: At dawn a certain rich man %wanted to go to the steambaths Last Line: When you become totally obedient to that one, %you'll be free Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism SET PACE TO TOIL, by BAHAR Poem Source Last Line: For the gain is eternal; far from deception Subject(s): Iran SHEIKH KHARRAQANI AND HIS WRETCHED WIFE, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Don't look at me Last Line: Now a miracle story Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism SHOULD I TAKE YOUR WORD FOR NOT BEING A THIEF, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Or the tail of the missing rooster should I believe Subject(s): Iran SHOULD THIS BE A HAPPY WORLD, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Happiness is that part, where our heart is Subject(s): Iran SHOW THY FACE, FOR I DESIRE THE ORCHARD AND THE ROSE-GARDEN, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: I am the hoopoe: the presence of solomon is my desire Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism SIMPLE BOWL OF YOGURT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: For an hour to repose Subject(s): Iran SINCE YOU INDEED HAVE GIVEN HIM BIRTH, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: You have to raise him for what he's worth Subject(s): Iran SKEIKH WHO PLAYED WITH CHILDREN, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: A certain young man was asking around Last Line: Will turn rosy with illumination %like the redbud flowers Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism SNAKE WILL DISPOSE ITS COLORFUL SKIN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: But never the character it has within Subject(s): Iran SNAKE-CATCHER AND THE FROZEN SNAKE, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Listen to this, and hear the mystery inside Last Line: Hundreds of thousands died Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism SNAKES CAN BE FOUND WHERE THE TREASURE IS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Thus, hurting our fun loving hours Subject(s): Iran SPATULA HAS REACHED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE POT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: There is no more left and he's a have-not Subject(s): Iran STINGY ARE NOT BORN TO BE KIND, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: So erase this whole thought off your mind Subject(s): Iran STRIKE OF GOD IS SOUNDLESS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: And it is not to be cured Subject(s): Iran SUITORS ARE ALL FIGHTING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: For her happiness is unseen Subject(s): Iran TAIL OF A LION IS NO WAY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: A harmless toy for one to play Subject(s): Iran TALES HAVE BEEN TOLD ABOUT SISTERS-IN-LAW, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Relationships among them is nothing but raw Subject(s): Iran TENTH OF THE HARVEST, A TENTH OF THE FLOUR, A TENTH OF THE BREAD, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: In the village of zarwan near the border of yemen Last Line: As the qur'an says, a no, harder than stone Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism THAT MOON, WHICH THE SKY NE'ER SAW EVEN IN DREAMS, HAS, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: In whose track the cloud-like hearts are moving Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism THE ENCHANTED MIRROR, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: What time o'er persia ruled that upright khan Last Line: Who holds its glass therein to view - himsel! Subject(s): Iran;mirrors; Persia THE HANDKERCHIEFS OF KHAIBAR KHAN, by JOHN UPDIKE Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In nishapur did khaibar khan Subject(s): Iran; Petroleum; Persia; Oil THE KING AND THE COTTAGER; A PERSIAN LEGEND, by JOHN GODFREY SAXE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Pray list me unto a legend Last Line: "has propped a monarch's throne!" Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Iran; Persia THEE I CHOOSE, OF ALL THE WORLD, ALONE, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: What dost thou seek from my bosom and sleeve? Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism THERE ARE FORMS OF MAKING FUN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: None of which amuses one Subject(s): Iran THERE'S ALWAYS A REASON FOR BEING CHEAP, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Bear this in your mind to keep Subject(s): Iran THERE'S ALWAYS PEACE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: And differences are mended Subject(s): Iran THEY LOOK ALIKE IN EVERY WAY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: As an apple cut in half Subject(s): Iran THEY SAY HE'S WELL-EXPERIENCED, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Placed in the right spot Subject(s): Iran THEY SAY THAT HE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: His chance is somewhat slim Subject(s): Iran THEY SAY THAT SERPENTS HATE PENNYROYAL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: When at its nest the pennyroyal grow Subject(s): Iran THEY TOLD HIM THAT HIS FATHER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Never touched his possession Subject(s): Iran THIEF IS HE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: As he who from a mosque, a rug would seize Subject(s): Iran THIS HOUSE WHEREIN IS CONTINUALLY THE SOUND OF THE VIOL, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Draw back thy tongue, for thy tongue is harmful Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism THIS IS DONE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Therefore, know that I'm in shame Subject(s): Iran THIS IS LOVE: TO FLY HEAVENWARD, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: To mould me into shape like a ball Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism THIS IS THE SAYING ABOUT THE DOORS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Don't knock theirs, so they won't knock yours Subject(s): Iran THORN HE WELL SEES IN OTHER PEOPLE'S EYES, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Yet it's the arrow in his own that he denies Subject(s): Iran THOSE SHINY CHEEKS OF CRIMSON, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: The slap that touched the face Subject(s): Iran THOSE TREES OF WILLOW THAT PROUDLY GROW, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Are dauntless to the winds that blow Subject(s): Iran THROUGH MANY MOONS PRECEDING DAYS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: To gain the bread he cultivates Subject(s): Iran TO BRING ABOUT SOME LAUGHTER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Your eyes thus play a part Subject(s): Iran TO DRIVE A HARD BARGAIN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: To bring in the bride Subject(s): Iran TO PICK TWO WATERMELONS WITH ONE HAND, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Is something unthinkable to understand Subject(s): Iran TO PURCHASE A DONKEY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Pass up the young and the bold Subject(s): Iran TOO BAD THAT NO ONE KNEW HIM, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: From giving back what he took Subject(s): Iran TREE SO PROUD WITH LOADS OF FRUIT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Can fall victim to an act of brute Subject(s): Iran TREE WHEN DECAYING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Is linked to the condition of the tree Subject(s): Iran TROUBLES ARE ABUNDANT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: For miseries in life, would leave you in the lurch Subject(s): Iran TRY TO CAPTURE EVERY HEART, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: For breaking it, creates no art Subject(s): Iran TWERE BETTER THAT THE SPIRIT WHICH WEARS NOT TRUE LOVE, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: That the one is a keeper of secrets, while the other %is not Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism TWO KINDS OF INTELLIGENCE, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: There are two kinds of intelligence: one acquired Last Line: This second knowing is a fountainhead %from within you, moving out Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism TWO TAKEN, by SCOTT HIGHTOWER Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In iran, the table of allah Subject(s): Gays & Lesbians; Iran; Capital Punishment - Minors; Homoeroticism; Lesbians; Gay Women; Gay Men; Persia UNTIL THE WELL RUNS DRY TO NAUGHT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: The value of water escapes one's thought Subject(s): Iran VISITOR COULD BE DEAR TO US, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Will suffocate is to death Subject(s): Iran WE DO WHOLEHEARTEDLY RECEIVE OUR GUESTS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: But if they stay long, they become pests Subject(s): Iran WE KNOW THAT CARPENTRY IS A TRADE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Indeed for monkeys, it's not made Subject(s): Iran WE NOURISHED DAILY FROM THE WHEAT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: That happily we were in Subject(s): Iran WE'RE ON OPPOSITE BORDERS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: And I shall tend to mine Subject(s): Iran WE, THE CHILDREN OF ADAM, by MOSHARREF OD-DIN IBN MOSLEH OD-DIN SADI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: His life would be in shambles, for his happiness is brief Alternate Author Name(s): Saadi Subject(s): Iran WELL SPOKEN PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS SAFE AND SOUND, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: For the words may spread around Subject(s): Iran WHAT A WISE MAN CAN ACCOMPLISH, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: After damages that he leaves Subject(s): Iran WHAT IS TO BE DONE, O MOSLEMS? FOR I DO NOT RECOGNISE, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: That except of drunkenness and revelry I have no tale %to tell Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism WHAT PEARL ART THOU THAT NONE POSSESSETH THE PRICE OF THEE?, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: What king but is a beggar of thee with heart and soul? Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism WHAT PREDICAMENT IS ONE IN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: When one's excuse is worse than sin Subject(s): Iran WHAT WINE IS TO A LOVER, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: When a gnostic says, 'wine' Last Line: So they won't notice who sits beside me Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism WHAT YOU DISAPPROVE FOR YOURSELF, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Never approve for others, whatever the case may be Subject(s): Iran WHAT'S PAST IS PAST, DO NOT REGRET, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Think of the future better yet Subject(s): Iran WHATEVER ONE'S ACHIEVEMENTS ARE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Justice and fairness are linked by far Subject(s): Iran WHATEVER THE FOOL MAY HAVE TO SAY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: The madman believes him all the way Subject(s): Iran WHATEVER THE OUTCOME HAS IN STORE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: It's to our betterment, for less and more Subject(s): Iran WHATEVER WAS SPINNED, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: The fruit of our labor, we had never gotten Subject(s): Iran WHATEVER YOU TELL ME, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: For the habit of swearing is against my rule Subject(s): Iran WHEN APPROACHED BY A WOLF, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: So for him to guard a herd, is not quite rightful Subject(s): Iran WHEN I CAME TO THE CITY, THOU CHOSEST A CORNER APART, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: For as he fashioned a door and lock, he has also made %a key Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism WHEN IT'S TORN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: It can't be worn Subject(s): Iran WHEN MY BIER MOVETH ON THE DAY OF DEATH, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: For in placeless air will be thy triumphal song Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism WHEN ONE SHOULD FACE AN INTRUDING GUEST, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: No one expects you to do your best Subject(s): Iran WHEN UPON US BLOWETH THE WIND OF AUTUMN, by AMIR MAHMUD IBN AMIR YAMINU'D-DIN TUGHRA'I Poem Source Last Line: The sign of the brave and the coward Alternate Author Name(s): Ibn-i-yamin; Ibn Jemin Subject(s): Iran WHEN WE PRAY ALONE, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: We are brought thick desserts, and we rarely refuse them Last Line: Body-baggage and %be light Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism WHERE ARE WE?, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: An invisible bird flies over, %but casts a quick shadow Last Line: As it weaves with the asking Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism WHERE THERE'S A BEAR, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: One gets a scare Subject(s): Iran WHERE THERE'S A FACE OF A FAIRY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: There is also a demon so scary Subject(s): Iran WHEREVER HE DESIRES, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Therefore, he always has a smiling face Subject(s): Iran WHILE THE WISE MAN WAS DEBATING, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: And smiled back with a gleam Subject(s): Iran WHO MAKES THESE CHANGES?, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: I should be suspicious %of what I want Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism WHO'S YOUR CLOSE FRIEND, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: So I could picture the real you Subject(s): Iran WHY DOES NOT THE SOUL TAKE WING, WHEN FROM THE GLORIOUS, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Thine is the grace of answer, and thine is the knowledge %of question Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism WHY WINE IS FORBIDDEN, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: When the prophet's ray of intelligence Last Line: Wine is forbidden to everyone Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism WITH FORTY THE MAN IS IN HIS PRIME, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: No wonder he's having the best of time Subject(s): Iran WITH SAINTS HE APPEARS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: In reality however he has signed with the devil Subject(s): Iran WITH THE SNAP OF YOUR FINGER, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: I'm all set; to you I dash Subject(s): Iran WORDS FROM HELL YOU TEND TO HEAR, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Yet your touch of fire is far from near Subject(s): Iran WORDS THAT ARE SPOKEN BY A FRIEND, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Would lift one's spirit higher Subject(s): Iran WORLD AS WE KNOW, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: It focuses on hardship; rarely for resting Subject(s): Iran WORLD MAY OVERFLOW, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: No tension in his blood Subject(s): Iran WOUND SUSTAINED FROM A TONGUE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Is far worse, than a wound from a sword that is vicious Subject(s): Iran YESTEREVE I DELIVERED TO A STAR TIDINGS FOR THEE, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: O cup-bearer, make drunken my languishing eye Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism YOU ARE NOT A SINGLE YOU, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: You're a common rhyme-word now Last Line: Stop swimming so hard, %and climb in the boat %with noah Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran; Sufism YOU CLAIM TO BE MUCH BETTER, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Because all of this is a lie Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran YOU EITHER STAY AND WORK AT HOME, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Or in the streets you'll surely roam Subject(s): Iran YOU MIGHT BE LOOKING VERY NEAT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Far from eloquence and elite Subject(s): Iran YOU MIGHT WEEP FOR A LITTLE WHILE, by JALAL AD-DIN (JALALUDDIN) AR-RUMI Poem Source Poet's Biography Last Line: Bringing joy and laughter Alternate Author Name(s): Mawlana; Rumi, Jalaluddin Molavi; Rumi; Dschellaleddin Pumi; Hilali Subject(s): Iran YOU OFFER ME GOODIES, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Then all of a sudden, you smash my head Subject(s): Iran YOU'RE DOING IT FREELY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: So conclude the favor; do not ask Subject(s): Iran YOUNG WOMAN'S NEO-ARAMAIC JEWISH PERISAN BLUES, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Would write a letter with Last Line: Dies from it %because you wouldn't %let it just be Subject(s): Iran; Jews YOUR SIMPLE STEP TO GAIN SUCCESS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Is the best of cause for god to bless Subject(s): Iran |
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