Cross-Training Body Mind Emotions Spirit | Rachael R. Resch

Here are three of my favoerite poems by Kabir.

When my friend is away from me, I am depressed;
nothing in the daylight delights me,
sleep at night gives no rest,
who can I tell about this?

The night is dark and long . . . hours go by . . .
because I am alone, I sit up suddenly,
fear goes through me . . .

Kabir says: Listen, my friend,
there is one thing in the world that satisfies, 
and that is a meeting with the Holy.

– Kabir
translated by Robert Bly,
The Kabir Book (Beacon Press)

The darkness of night is coming along fast,
and the shadows of love close in the body and the mind.
Open the window to the west, and disappear into the air inside you.

Near your breastbone there is an open flower.
Drink the honey that is all around that flower.
Waves are coming in: there is so much magnificence near the ocean!
Listen: Sound of big seashells! Sounds of bells!

Kabir says: Friend, listen, this is what I have to say:
the Guest I love is inside me!

– Kabir
translated by Robert Bly,
The Kabir Book (Beacon Press)

It is time to put up a love-swing! 
Tie the body and then tie the mind so that they
Swing between the arms of the Secret One you love,

Bring the water that falls from the clouds to your eyes,
and cover yourself inside entirely with the shadow of night.

Bring your face up close to his ear,
and then talk only about what you want deeply to happen

Kabir says: Listen to me, brother, bring the shape,
Face, and odor the Holy One inside you.

– Kabir
translated by Robert Bly,
The Kabir Book (Beacon Press)