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am I awake now?...


I used to have fiery intensity,
and a flowing sweetness.

The waters were illusion.
The flames made of snow.

Was I dreaming then?
Am I awake now?


- Rumi

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Version by Coleman Barks
"Birdsong"
Maypop, 1993

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