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Rumi's "Love Dogs" is a poignant poem exploring the nature of longing and devotion.
It uses the metaphor of a dog's yearning for its master to illustrate the soul's yearning for union with the divine.
The poem emphasizes that the very act of longing, the grief and sadness, is the path towards connection.
Rumi's message is one of surrender and acceptance, urging readers to embrace their longing as a means of spiritual growth.
The poem's enduring appeal lies in its simple yet profound imagery and its ability to resonate with readers across cultures and time periods.
It uses the metaphor of a dog's yearning for its master to illustrate the soul's yearning for union with the divine.
The poem emphasizes that the very act of longing, the grief and sadness, is the path towards connection.
Rumi's message is one of surrender and acceptance, urging readers to embrace their longing as a means of spiritual growth.
The poem's enduring appeal lies in its simple yet profound imagery and its ability to resonate with readers across cultures and time periods.
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and read as a poem about the nature of longing and the connection between grief and union.

Mirabai Starr

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