Rumi: Didn't I Tell You

Didn't I Tell You by Rumi Didn't I tell you not to go to that place?

It is me who is your eternal friend.

In this imaginary world of non-existence,

I am your spring of eternal life.

If you lose yourself in wrath for a hundred thousand years,

At the end you will discover it is me who is the culmination of your dreams.

Didn't I tell you not to be satisfied with the veil of this world?

I am the master illusionist.

It is me who is the welcoming banner to the gate of your contentment.

Didn't I tell you?

I am an ocean.

You are a fish.

Do not go to dry land.

It is me who is your comforting body of water.

Didn't I tell you not to fall into the trap like a blind bird?

I am your wings.

I am the strength of your wings.

I am the wind keeping you in flight.

Didn't I tell you that they will kidnap you from the path?

They will steal your warmth and take your devotion away.

I am your fire.

I am your heartbeat.

I am the love in your breath.

Didn't I tell you?

They will accuse you of all the wrongdoings.

They will call you ugly names.

They will make you forget it is me who is the source of your happiness.

Didn't I tell you?

Wonder not how your life will turn out,

How you will ever get your world in order.

It is me who is your omnipresent creator.

If you claim to be a guiding torch of the heart,

Then know the path of the gate of freedom.

If you see a true seeker,

Know this,

It is me who is the chief of the village of your life.

I'm Carol.

Thank you for listening.

Embrace your journey with gratitude.

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