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🙏🏻