Author Description

Born in the 13th century in what is modern day Afghanistan, Rumi is one of the greatest mystic poets of all time. His unique message of love speaks directly to the heart and transcends the boundaries of language and time. These poems, carefully selected from the "Divan of Shams" (Rumi's collection of 3,000 poems), speak powerfully to the seeker and lover in all of us. These translations from the original Persian are arranged thematically and lead us through the intricacies of love, longing and the quest for truth. Each section is accompanied by Persian calligraphy of several of the poems, as well as evocative paintings by Azima Melita Kolin, reproduced in full color.