' Rumi speaks of Jesus '...

From both his poetry and the narrative about him,, it’s clear, that Rumi honoured Jesus.. On a basic level this makes sense:, Jesus is regarded as a prophet in Islam.. But when I read “On Jesus”,, the first of the poems specifically designated by Barks as Rumi’s “Jesus poems”,, I laughed in amusement and wonder at how well Rumi “got” Jesus and what it’s like to interact with Him.... ----------------- I called through your door, ----------------- “The mystics are gathering in the street. Come out!” ---------------- “Leave me alone. I’m sick.” ---------------- “I don’t care if you’re dead!” Jesus is here, and he wants to resurrect somebody!” .................... Kadee Wirick Smedley