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The Music
For sixty years I have been forgetful,
every minute, but not for a second
has this flowing toward me stopped or slowed.
I deserve nothing. Today, I recognize
that I am the guest the mystics talk about.
I play this living music for My Host.
Everything today is for the Host.
-- Mathnawi l: 2084-2085
Version by Coleman Barks
Open Secret
Threshold Books, 1984
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Please join the Columbus Sufi Circle at 7:30 pm on May 22nd
Zawiyya al Mu'min, 1000 Urlin Ave., Apt. 1507
to celebrate this flowing toward us that has never stopped or slowed.
Every thing today is for My Host.
Please call Hilal at 614-446-3337 or e-mail hilal1001@sbcglobal.net for information or directions