A lover asked h…

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A lover asked his beloved,
Do you love yourself more
than you love me?

The beloved replied,
I have died to myself
and I live for you.

I’ve disappeared from myself
and my attributes.
… I am present only for you.

I have forgotten all my learnings,
but from knowing you
I have become a scholar.

I have lost all my strength,
but from your power
I am able.

If I love myself
I love you.
If I love you
I love myself.

 
 
– Rumi

2 comments

  1. The same question was asked from me, too… and I gave some stupid answer, I’m envy of Rumi who was so wise and the master of thoughts and words. Perfect.

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