Relax, Open, Receive

Relax, Open, Receive

How far can I stretch this body

This mind

How far can I stretch my heart

And feel the heart of the matter

 

Open, Relax, Receive

How far will the mirror lead

How far with it will I stay still

In that stillness where reflections are seen

 

Open, Relax, Receive

How far will I be able to receive you in, dear one

How far will I be able to receive my truth from within

And my voice in the echoes that percolates out of you and your being

 

Relax, Open, Receive

Mirror Mirror, that is my mantra

When I am with you

So just as I dress to be in front of you

I may undress with my intent these personas

And undress you with my ears as well as eyes

And in all its subtleties better receive you

Reviews

[WILDERNESS]

Well, Persians are the luckiest to have such a rich heritage in poetry, like Rumi, Shirazi, Firdousi, Iqbal etc. It reflects in your write too. A unique poem ............. liked it.

[Maryam Mottahedeh]

Thank you and my favorite poet is Sohrab Sepehri... just to add that to the mix of great Persian poets.

[WILDERNESS]

Well it is the first time I am learning about Sohrab Sepehri, is his work available on net ie in English. And may be you can become my mentor in exploring the Persian poets :)

[Maryam Mottahedeh]

Somewhat in fragments with somewhat poor translation. His best works is The Waters Footfall and is available in Persian bookstores in Westwood, CA bookstores.. it's a $10 small book.. the most touching work (in terms of poetry) I have ever read. I wish I had more of a lead...

[WILDERNESS]

thanks dear