The Doormat That Said Welcome.
When Shams entered Rumi´s house
he changed the position of the doormat
Rumi smiled radiantly at his friend
and he spoke to the attendees,
students and some men of importance,
"Look Shams welcomed us to see the world"
Shams still stood in the doorway
he met the glare of the envious company
As always Shams was not impressed
the rebel in me winked at Rumi
and looking at Shams I said
"a cynic would see it an invitation,
welcoming your visitors to leave"
The other guests muttered angrily at me
Suddenly Shams was next to me
and warmly kissed my brow and sat down,
speaking clearly for all to hear
"the three of us can discuss the true meaning
of the blessed verses when they have gone"
At that Rumi tried, in vain, to hide a smile….
© 2019-09-18
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