We Have Not Come Here to Take Prisoners

Posted by on Feb 20, 2012 in Blog, Eastern Inspiration, Inspired Readings, Yoga Readings | 2 comments

Reading at  Anara practice  2/20/2012

Chasing the Day by Jessica Tremp

We have not come here to take prisoners,
But to surrender ever more deeply
To freedom and joy.
We have not come into this exquisite world
To hold ourselves hostage from love.
Run my dear,
From anything
That may not strengthen
Your precious budding wings.
Run like hell my dear,
From anyone likely
To put a sharp knife
Into the sacred, tender vision
Of your beautiful heart.
We have a duty to befriend
Those aspects of obedience
That stand outside of our house
And shout to our reason
“0 please, 0 please,
Come out and play.”
For we have not come here to take prisoners
Or to confine our wondrous spirits,
But to experience ever and ever more deeply
Our divine courage, freedom, and
Light!

—Hafiz

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2 Comments

  1. Paul Reynolds | August 6, 2010 at 5:24 am

    Thanks again Karen for visiting the blog – I’m glad this came in when needed!

  2. karen | August 5, 2010 at 11:13 pm

    Perfect. the right message at the right time!