“Longing becomes more poignant if in the distance you can't tell whether your friend is going away or coming back. The pushing away pulls you in.”
Quote by Coleman Barks
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Coleman Barks
Coleman Barks is an American poet renowned for his translations of Rumi's poetry. Born on April 23, 1937, Barks has introduced the essence of Rumi's work to a modern English-speaking audience, capturing the spiritual and philosophical depth of the original Persian texts. more
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