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Overview

2007 is the "Year of Rumi," and who better than Coleman Barks, Rumi's unlikely, supremely passionate ambassador, to mark the milestone of this great poet's 800th birthday? Barks, who was recently awarded an honorary doctorate in Persian language and literature by the University of Tehran for his thirty years of translating Rumi, has collected and translated ninety new poems, most of them never published before in any form. The result is this beautiful edition titled Rumi: Bridge to the Soul. The "bridge" in the title is a reference to the Khajou Bridge in Isphahan, Iran, which Barks visited with Robert Bly in May of 2006—a trip that in many ways prompted this book. The "soul bridge" also suggests Rumi himself, who crosses cultures and religions and brings us all together to listen to his words, regardless of origin or creed. Open this book and let Rumi's poetry carry you into the interior silence and joy of the spirit, the place that unites conscious knowing with a deeper, more soulful understanding.

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At least half a dozen poets and scholars could claim partial responsibility for the remarkable renaissance in the study of Jalal ad-Din Rumi, Islamic poet/mystic and favored saint of Sufism. He has now surpassed Rainer Maria Rilke and Khalil Gibran as the poet of the spiritual seeker. Barks (The Essential Rumi) is arguably the most eminent of these writers, and his book, issued in celebration of Rumi's 800th birthday, presents 90 new translations of Rumi's ecstatic insights, most never before published. Barks's translations are no less incandescent than those that have come before; his long introduction speaks eloquently of his commitment to Rumi and of the strangeness of his quest in the context of a very changed Middle East.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780061338168
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 9/18/2007
  • Pages: 160
  • Sales rank: 209,067
  • Product dimensions: 5.50 (w) x 7.37 (h) x 0.65 (d)

Meet the Author

Coleman Barks is a renowned poet and the bestselling author of The Essential Rumi, The Soul of Rumi, Rumi: The Book of Love, and The Drowned Book. He was prominently featured in both of Bill Moyers's PBS television series on poetry, The Language of Life and Fooling with Words. He taught English and poetry at the University of Georgia for thirty years, and he now focuses on writing, readings, and performances. This book is the culmination of over thirty years of Barks's work on Rumi's seminal classic.

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Rumi: Bridge to the Soul
Journeys into the Music and Silence of the Heart

Chapter One

A Bowl Fallen From the Roof

You that give new life to this planet,
you that transcend logic, come. I am only
an arrow. Fill your bow with me and let fly.

Because of this love for you
my bowl has fallen from the roof.
Put down a ladder and collect the pieces, please.

People ask, But which roof is your roof?
I answer, Wherever the soul came from
and wherever it goes at night, my roof
is in that direction.

From wherever spring arrives to heal the ground,
from wherever searching rises in a human being.

The looking itself is a trace
of what we are looking for.

But we have been more like the man
who sits on his donkey
and asks the donkey where to go.

Be quiet now and wait.
It may be that the ocean one,
the one we desire so to move into and become,
desires us out here on land a little longer,
going our sundry roads to the shore.

Rumi: Bridge to the Soul
Journeys into the Music and Silence of the Heart. Copyright © by Coleman Barks. Reprinted by permission of HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. Available now wherever books are sold.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 12, 2008

    Another Do not Pass

    Collectively, the prose in this book is beyond outstanding. Individually, you have a taste of prose that is far beyond the norm of creative composition. A wonderful gift and a do not pass.

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  • Posted May 31, 2009

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    Hidden Music

    The title of this book says it all. It truly is music. Music for your heart, for your soul. Everything about this little gem is captivating. Rumi is an inspiring poet. He speaks for today; even though his poetry was written in centuries past. The art is flowing and yet simple. A lovely touch to the words. I highly recommend this book.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 11, 2005

    There Is Some Kiss We Want

    Coleman Barks once again translates the words of Rumi with respect, good nature, a bit of humor, and a deep understanding of this 13th century mystic and poet. A renowned poet and something of a mystic himself, Coleman Barks leads us through his book as a constant and caring companion. He begins each chapter with his own touching stories, guidance, and expert explanations for the material he lays out. One simply cannot come away from this book without having some sincere appreciation for the devotion and dedication Coleman Barks has for another poet's words. In 'Rumi: The Book Of Love: poems of ecstasy and longing', we are led deep into the regions of the soul, where love is both Universal and Divine. It is a love that beckons us to shed our own image and concepts of ourselves, in exchange for a love that is so vast and joyful, its eloquence can only be experienced rather than explained. How can we know the divine qualities from within? If we only know through metaphors, It's like when children ask what sex feels like and you answer, 'Like candy, so sweet.' (88) Rumi seems to realize mankind is comprised of many faiths, and he mentions many of them with dignity and respect. Yet Rumi's own experience takes him beyond religion, even his own. He often exchanges the word 'God' with 'Friend', and refers to himself and others who have achieved his enlightened state as 'Lovers'. Rumi's words and sublime wisdom ring true for us, as he shares his knowledge of the God-Friend in a both Universal and personal message. We are extremely fortunate to have the poetry of this selfless and compassionate mystic reach us through the fragile, and often forgetful, span of time. Because through Rumi's poetry, we seem to hear our own soul's call and longing to gently open like a beautiful and fragrant flower, and laugh with a tender and colorful sweetness. There is some kiss we want with our whole lives, the touch of spirit on the body (33) ~Brian Douthit author of 'Perfectly Said: when words become art'

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 27, 2002

    in so few words

    rumi expressed feelings many of us have with God or another being in such an eloquent yet very simple way. if youve never listened to or read rumi poetry, and want a soothing beautiful tape please give this a listen.

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