Till the cloud weeps, how should the garden smile?
The weeping of the cloud and the burning of the sun
are the pillars of this world: twist these two strands together.
Since the searing heat of the sun and the moisture of the clouds
keep the world fresh and sweet,
keep the sun of your intelligence burning bright
and your eye glistening with tears.
Translation: Kabir & Camille Helminski
From The RUMI Collection
Edited by Kabir Helminski
Shambhala, 1999
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