Fear | Rumi Poem

This poem by Rumi hints at the inner battle between conflicting parts of ourselves when fear arises. In these moments, one part of us can withdraw, while another, just as vulnerable, stays, confronts the fear, and in doing so, grows stronger in self-understanding.

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.

Translation by Coleman Barks.

Transcript

Everyone can see how they have polished the mirror of the self, Which is done with the longings we're given. Not everyone wants to be king. There are different roles and many choices within each. Troubles come. One person packs up and leaves. Another stays and deepens in a love for being human. In battle, One runs fearing for his life. Another, Just as scared, Turns and fights more fiercely.

Reviews

Thank you very much for this beautiful
Poem and I love the picture of the magnificent deer😍🥰. Yes my profile pictures are the creatures I see during the day. 💜🙏💜🕊️🕊️🕊️✨✨✨🙏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️