He said, “Who is at my door?” I said, “Your humble servant.” He said, “What business do you have?” I said, “To greet you, 0 Lord.” He said, “How long will you journey on?” I said, “Until you stop me.” He said, “How long will you boil in the fire?” I said, “Until I am pure. “This is my oath of love. For the sake of love I gave up wealth and position.” He said, “You have pleaded your case but you have no witness.” I said, “My tears are my witness; the pallor of my face is my proof.’ He said, “Your witness has no credibility; your eyes are too wet to see.” I said, “By the splendor of your justice my eyes are clear and faultless.” He said, “What do you seek?” I said, “To have you as my constant friend.” He said, “What do you want from me?” I said, “Your abundant grace.” He said, “Who was your companion on the ‘journey? I said, “The thought of you, 0 King.” He said, “What called you here?” I said, “The fragrance of your wine.” He said, “What brings you the most fulfillment?” I said, “The company of the Emperor.” He said, “What do you find there?” I said, “A hundred miracles.” He said, “Why is the palace deserted?” I said, “They all fear the thief.” He said, “Who is the thief?” I said, “The one who keeps me from you. He said, “Where is there safety?” I said, “In service and renunciation.” He said, “What is there to renounce?” I said, “The hope of salvation.” He said, “Where is there calamity?” I said, “In the presence of your love.” He said, “How do you benefit from this life?” I said, “By keeping true to myself Now it is time for silence. If I told you about His true essence You would fly from your self and be gone, and neither door nor roof could hold you back! #Rumi ©Asiya #Moulana_Rumi
