Rumi - Who Says Words With My Mouth

A reading of the poem "Who Says Words With My Mouth?" by Rumi | First stanza: All day I think about it, then at night I say it. | Where did I come from, and what am I supposed to be doing? | I have no idea. | My soul is from elsewhere, I'm sure of that, | and I intend to end up there.

Transcript

Ru says words with my mouth,

By Rumi.

All day I think about it,

Then at night I say it.

Where did I come from,

And what am I supposed to be doing?

I have no idea.

My soul is from elsewhere,

I'm sure of that,

And I intend to end up there.

This drunkenness began in some other tavern.

When I get back around to that place,

I'll be completely sober.

Meanwhile I'm like a bird from another continent sitting in this aviary.

The day is coming when I fly off,

But who is to know in my ear who hears my voice?

Who says words with my mouth?

Who looks up with my eyes?

What is the soul?

I cannot stop asking.

If I could taste one sip of an answer,

I could break out of this prison of drunks.

I didn't come here with my own accord and I can't leave that way.

Whoever brought me here will have to take me home.

This poetry,

I never know what I'm going to say,

I don't plan it.

When I'm outside the saying of it,

I get very quiet and rarely speak at all.

Reviews

You reminded me how much I love Rumi and that there are so many works of his I have yet to know. Thank you 🙏

Rumi has much to teach those who listen carefully. My thanks for sharing his words.

Beautiful poem, well read!

Simplicity …….

Recited like a conversation and I'd never seen this window to Rumis heart. Thank you🙏🏻

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So beautiful and good for my hurting heart. Thank you!

Exquisite. Live Rumi. Reminding me to be awake alert to life. Thank you Miigwetch Namaste

Beautiful reading of one of my favorite poems. Thank you. 😊❤️🙏

The beauty of Rumi’s poetry brings joyful tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing.

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I am speechless listening to your voice narrating Rumi’s mystical wise poem🕊️✨🤍

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I love this

Your voice and Rumi's poetry are beautiful music to my ears, my spirit and my soul. Thank you sincerely 😌

I love it, how many times do we speak and think where on earth did that come from?
Glad it’s not just me Rumi! 😊💕

That is the most wonderful Rumi I ever heard! Thank you for starting my day with such a lift!
Namaste,
Donna

Amazing poem!!