A Soul in Prison – Inspirational Rumi Poem

"A Soul in Prison" is one of my favorite inspirational poems by Rumi. Its chock full of wisdom that will open your eyes to help you see the magnificent Being that you are.

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One of the marvels of the world
is the sight of a soul sitting in prison
with the key in its hand.

Covered with dust,
with a cleansing waterfall an inch away.

A young man rolls from side to side,
though the bed is comfortable
and a pillow holds his head.

He has a living master, yet he wants more,
and there is more.

If a prisoner had not lived outside,
he would not detest the dungeon.

Desiring knows there is a satisfaction
beyond this. Straying maps the path.

A secret freedom opens
through a crevice you can barely see.

The awareness a wine drinker wants
cannot be tasted in wine, but that failure
brings his deep thirst closer.

~ Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi