The man who has many answers
is often found
in the theaters of information
where he offers, graciously,
his deep findings.
While the man who has only questions,
to comfort himself, makes music.
~ Mary Oliver, "The Man Who Has Many Answers", in A THOUSAND MORNINGS: POEMS
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What draws Friends together Does not conform to Laws of Nature. Form doesn’t know about spiritual closeness. If a grain of barley approaches a grain of wheat, An ant must be carrying it. A black ant on black felt. You can’t see it, but if grains go toward each other, It’s there.
A hand shifts our birdcages around. Some are brought closer. Some move apart. Do not try to reason it out. Be conscious Of who draws you and who not.
~ Rumi from "The Force of Friendship" in THIS LONGING