Happy is the moment when we sit together,
With two forms, two faces, yet one soul,
you and I.
The flowers will bloom forever,
The birds will sing their eternal song,
The moment we enter the garden,
you and I.
The stars of heaven will come to watch us,
And we will show them
The light of a full moon--
you and I.
No more thought of "you" and "I."
Just the bliss of union --
Joyous, alive, free of care, you and I.
All the bright-winged birds of heaven
Will swoop down to drink of our sweet water --
The tears of our laughter, you and I.
What a miracle of fate, us sitting here.
Even at the opposite ends of the earth
We would still be together, you and I.
We have one form in this world,
Another in the next.
To us belong an eternal heaven,
The endless delight of you and I.
Jalal-Ud-Din Rumi
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Thanks, Hector! You two are a beautiful couple!!
Posted by: Lisa | January 26, 2006 at 09:26 PM
Beautiful poem and a lovely pic of you both. But more important the joy that is obvious in your life you share with us all.
THANKYOU BOTH!
Peace to you...
Marie
Posted by: | January 26, 2006 at 10:58 PM
What a great picture (and poem)...your wife is absolutely stunning! Many blessings to the both of you.
Posted by: Essy | January 27, 2006 at 01:23 PM
What a beautiful picture of the two of you together. The poem was very moving as well.
Posted by: Valerie | January 27, 2006 at 05:23 PM
I love to see love work out. Thanks for the reminder not to give up hope.
Posted by: HeyJules | January 27, 2006 at 10:41 PM
That's a nice poem, and a great picutre too. THanks for sharing.
And I'll keep you guys in my prayers.
Posted by: Steve Bogner | January 28, 2006 at 08:00 AM
My, oh my, what a beautiful couple you are! Thanks so much for this glimpse of the joy you share :)
Many, many blessings to you both!
God Bless.
Posted by: ukok | January 28, 2006 at 11:36 AM
You two make a handsome couple! What a lovely tribute!
Posted by: Elena | January 28, 2006 at 12:36 PM
You two make a handsome couple! What a lovely tribute!
Posted by: Elena | January 28, 2006 at 12:37 PM
had never heard of this poet - and googled him. A couple of points leapt out at me "Rumi is today thought of being a Persian mystic and poet and is closely identified with Sufism and Sufi mysticism. This Sufism being a mysticism within Islam where devotees sought a mystical union with God." and
Rumi had taught that "Muslims, Christians, Jews, and Zoroastrians should be viewed with the same eye" and it is said that people drawn from five faith backgrounds followed his funeral bier. His mausoleum, the Green Dome in Konya, is today a place of pilgrimage for many thousands."
interesting :)
Posted by: Lorna | January 28, 2006 at 02:37 PM
Thanks everyone for such nice words. Jules, don't lose hope. It is possible to find love and to share life with a great friend, lover, and saint.
Lorna, I know that Rumi was a Sufi mystic, but I have never read his writings. I do love his poems. In just a few words he reaches straight to the heart.
Posted by: Hector | January 28, 2006 at 07:44 PM
Hector,
This is a beautiful poem and a lovely picture. What a handsome couple you are!
God bless you,
Posted by: Jean | January 29, 2006 at 12:38 AM