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Susanne v. Schroeder | all galleries >> POETRY >> hafiz >
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07-MAY-2008

WE HAVE NOT COME TO TAKE PRISONERS

We have not come to take prisoners,
But to surrender ever more deeply
To freedom and joy.

We have not come into this exquisite world
To hold ourselves hostage from love.

Run my dear,
From anything
That may not strengthen
Your precious budding wings.

Run like hell my dear,
From anyone likely
To put a sharp knife
Into the sacred, tender vision
Of your beautiful heart.

We have a duty to befriend
Those aspects of obedience
That stand outside of our house
And shout to our reason
"O please, O please,
Come out and play."

For we have not come here to take prisoners
Or to confine our wondrous spirits,

But to experience ever and ever more deeply
Our divine courage, freedom, and
Light!

(Hafiz)

'The Gift' Poems by Hafiz - translations by Daniel Ladinsky


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Meggi Raeder26-Jul-2008 00:21
Beautiful image and words that go lovely together.
Thank you for sharing,
Meggi
Guest 18-Jun-2008 01:36
Softly I leave you for this image in the rare form that only you seem to capture so exquisitely....v
Steve Highfield27-May-2008 22:22
Absolutely beautiful! *
Fabienne22-May-2008 10:25
la lumière est magique et met en valeur les fins pétales, c'est superbe.
Robert Charity15-May-2008 21:04
wow - so soft and beautiful, v
Guest 15-May-2008 00:21
Beautiful image and a wonderful poem!
Didier Vanderperre14-May-2008 22:52
Beautifully soft V
shatterbug13-May-2008 06:14
Beautiful softness to this...love the colors and light too!
monil11-May-2008 23:59
wonderfull this flower. v
Giancarlo Guzzardi10-May-2008 23:20
original shot for a flower.... nice
Neal Nye09-May-2008 11:24
So soft and mysterious. Exquisite!
Debbie Blackburn Beierle09-May-2008 06:38
Gorgeous!! I love the lighting and softness! Excellent comp.
dane09-May-2008 02:23
very nice
Mindy McNaugher09-May-2008 00:34
So delicate and beautiful!! Gorgoeus shot! Vote!
Stefan Schmitz08-May-2008 21:34
Very beautiful and subtle Susanne!
Claude Martin08-May-2008 20:39
Beautiful and thanks for this great words...V
Steve Sharp08-May-2008 18:59
Lovely shot - its as if it is producing its own light!
marie-jose wolff08-May-2008 17:53
so sweet and delicate....V
Steve Morris08-May-2008 17:47
Muted creams and yellows to make a fabulous floral graohic! V
sunnyjr08-May-2008 15:47
Sweet tones, Just beautiful !
Voted
Sandi Whitteker08-May-2008 14:45
Wonderfully soft and sensual shot Susanne. Well seen and beautifully captured.
Chad Ramsey08-May-2008 12:44
Beautiful soft folds of light and lovely words to go along~V
veraferia08-May-2008 12:41
Outstanding capture, work....and poem!V
Guest 08-May-2008 12:30
subtle!
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