When I Die - Rumi

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Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi (also given as Jalal ad-did Muhammad Balkhi, best known as Rumi, l. 1207-1273 CE) was a Persian Islamic theologian and scholar who became famous as a mystical poet.
Rūmī’s use of Persian and Arabic in his poetry, in addition to some Turkish and less Greek, has resulted in his being claimed variously for Turkish literature and Persian literature, a reflection of the strength of his influence in Iran and Turkey. The influence of his writings on the Indian subcontinent is also substantial. By the end of the 20th century, his popularity had become a global phenomenon, with his poetry achieving wide circulation in Western Europe and the United States.
When I die
when my coffin
is being taken out
you must never think
i am missing this world
don't shed any tears
don't lament or
feel sorry
i'm not falling
into a monster's abyss
when you see
my corpse is being carried
don't cry for my leaving
i'm not leaving
i'm arriving at eternal love
when you leave me
in the grave
don't say goodbye
remember a grave is
only a curtain
for the paradise behind
you'll only see me
descending into a grave
now watch me rise
how can there be an end
when the sun sets or
the moon goes down
it looks like the end
it seems like a sunset
but in reality it is a dawn
when the grave locks you up
that is when your soul is freed
have you ever seen
a seed fallen to earth
not rise with a new life
why should you doubt the rise
of a seed named human
have you ever seen
a bucket lowered into a well
coming back empty
why lament for a soul
when it can come back
like Joseph from the well
when for the last time
you close your mouth
your words and soul
will belong to the world of
no place no time
"When I Die" by Rumi presents a profound perspective on death, emphasizing its transitionary nature and the potential for eternal existence beyond the physical realm. In contrast to earlier works like "Ode to Joy" by Friedrich Schiller, Rumi's poem explores the concept of death not as a tragic end but as a gateway to a higher form of love and being.
Through the metaphor of a seed, Rumi suggests that the human soul, like nature's seeds, will rise to a new life after the physical body's demise. This idea resonates with the mystical and spiritual beliefs prevalent during Rumi's time. However, unlike the glorification of death found in Romanticism, Rumi's poem focuses on the transformative aspect of death, presenting it as a liberation from earthly constraints.
The use of imagery and repetition reinforces the cyclical nature of life and death. The reference to the "sun sets" and "moon goes down" suggests that death is not a permanent end but a transition to a new beginning. The analogy of a bucket drawing water from a well alludes to the soul's ability to return to its source, much like Joseph's miraculous ascent from the well.
Rumi's poem offers a comforting and transformative view of death, reminding readers that the end of physical life marks the beginning of a new journey toward transcendence. It reflects the mystical and spiritual traditions of Rumi's time, providing solace and hope in the face of mortality.
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