awake -poetry.

_The Soul of Community_

The soul of community
is coming toward us,
the sun on his forehead,
wine jar in right hand,
stride by stride.
Don't ruin this chance
with politeness
and easy promises.
The help we called for
is here,
the invitation to join
with great souls.
Any place we gather becomes a ceremony
On the approach to Kaaba.
Meaning: pass quickly through your being
into absence.
The self of your name and fame
secures you
with a new knot
every moment.
Personal identity is a sheath.
The creator of that, a sword.
The blade slides in and unites:
worn covering over bright steel,
love purifying love.

-rumi