Poetry by RUMI (These Spiritual Window Shoppers)

Rūmī was a thirteenth century poet, theologian and mystic. By his mid 20’s he had become an accomplished and highly influential figure in the community. However, a chance meeting with an eccentric dervish by the name of Shams Tabrīz, who was in search of a master student, would cause him to walk away from his life of privilege forever. And the world would never be the same.
In our Moving Poetry Series we have reached back in time and gathered wisdom sayings from great poets, film from great cinematographers and sounds from gifted musicians and created a complex brew that nourishes the soul as it stimulates the mind. Designed to challenge, provoke and inspire, these poetry films hit on a broad spectrum of social, political and spiritual issues. Each poem has been crafted into a short film with its own unique image set and soundtrack. Mixing original footage with obscure gems from far and wide, you will be transported into a world of possibilities.
POEM
These spiritual window-shoppers, who idly ask,
'How much is that?'
Oh, I'm just looking.
They handle a hundred items
and put them down,
shadows with no capital.
What is spent is love and two eyes wet with weeping.
But these walk into a shop,
and their whole lives pass suddenly
in that moment,
in that shop.
Where did you go?
"Nowhere."
What did you have to eat?
"Nothing much."
Even if you don't know what you want,
buy something,
to be part of the exchanging flow.
Start a huge, foolish project,
like Noah.
It makes absolutely no difference
what people think of you.
Translated & recited by: Coleman Barks & Sarah Kadagian
Footage: D J Kadagian
Music:
Perfection
Composers: Oldroyd, Peter;
Scargill, Gary
APM Music
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