Longing | Rumi Poem

This poem by Rumi speaks of longing as a force that shapes inner transformation. By meeting the ache without running, we can come to see deeper truths that can bring clarity and peace. Mawlana Jalaluddin Mohammad Balkhi, popularly known as "Rumi", is a 13th-century Sufi poet. Today, he is recognised as one of the greatest poets who ever lived, due in part to how his words seem to speak to the Divine. Photo by Javarhd. Translation by Coleman Barks.