Running
Through the streets
Screaming,
Throwing rocks through windows,
Using my own head to ring
Great bells,
Pulling out my hair,
Tearing off my clothes,
Tying everything I own
To a stick,
And setting it on
Fire.
What else can Hafiz do tonight
To celebrate the madness,
The joy,
Of seeing God
Everywhere!
Reflection:
First ofall the reason i chose this poem is because Daniel ladinsky is one of my favorite poets. As a poet he has written some of my favorite poems, for example "I have learned a lot" and this one. Second, the meaning of this poem struck me. After reading this poem, I started wondering what I would do if I have the opportunity to actually see God. I don't think I will act that crazy, but who knows?
