Sunday, September 30, 2012

Bulbuls Nachtlied

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Bulbuls Nachtlied

The nightingale’s nightsong through the shower
Resounded to Allah's lighted throne,
And thanks to the wonderful song
He imprisoned it in a golden cage.
This is like the body of man.
Indeed, it feels confining:
But, when you think about it,
The little soul sings always onward.

        -JW Goethe from the West-East Divan

The first of three songs entitled: DIVAN SONGS

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