Tripping over joy

mariam_11_09

This is a poem that for me is a reminder to not take life so seriously and just surrender to the 'now' whatever that may be ....


What is the difference
Between your experience of Existence
And that of a saint?

The saint knows
That the spiritual path
Is a sublime chess game with God

And that the Beloved
Has just made such a Fantastic Move

that the saint is now continually
Tripping over Joy
And bursting out in Laughter
And saying, “I Surrender!”

Whereas, my dear,
I’m afraid you still think

You have a thousand serious moves.

-Hafiz

Marcia527

imho
My experience of existence is more like a poker game. but I like the poem.

Buckwirth

Marcia527 said:

imho
My experience of existence is more like a poker game. but I like the poem.

and you think that pair of jacks
is still worth going all in?



Love the poem. Even without a faith, that is one I can relate to.

mariam_11_09

Marcia527 said:

imho
My experience of existence is more like a poker game. but I like the poem.

Ha ha ha! Life itself is a
Ha ha ha Marica! Life itself is a gamble.

Buckwith, I was hoping that people would be able to get past the religous part and see the poem for what it is worth.

Hondo

Seriously you are joking :+})
We all take things too seriously. I love seeing my grandkids as they are always doing funny little things that make me laugh. My problems are that I have to be careful not to laugh too hard or I will hurt my jaw every time.

But in the end it is well worth the happiness it brings
Hondo

RE

:-)
This is a wonderful poem Mariam, thank you for sharing it hope you are doing well!

Hugs,

RE

PhillieG

Great Poem
Mine is more like a Crap Shoot.
I'm always saying either Crap or Shoot!
;-)