Rumi has become my new favorite poet . . . both very romantic, but can be sarcastic and humorous all at the same time. Here are a few examples:
I swallowed some of his sweet wine
and now I'm ill--
my chest aches, my fever is high.
The doctor says, take these pills.
OK, time to take these pills.
The doctors says, Drink this tea.
OK, time to drink this tea.
The doctor says, Get rid of the sweet wine of his lips.
OK, time to get rid of the doctor.
And this one is just beautiful . . .
Your love is my reason, the resting place of my soul.
