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Can you please give me your interpretation and opinion of this poem?

Asked by partyrock (3870points) May 10th, 2013

Here is a poem that I would like to hear your opinion or interpretation on : It is from Hafiz.

“I have learned so much from God
That I can no longer call myself
a Christian,
a Hindu,
a Muslim,
a Buddhist,
a Jew.
The Truth has shared so much of itself with me that I can no longer call myself
a man,
a woman,
an angel,
or even pure soul.
Love has befriended me so completely
It has turned to ash and freed me
of every concept and image
my mind has ever known.”
-Hafiz, translated by Daniel Ladinsky in the book “The Gift”

What comes to your mind when you read this poem? What images comes to your head? Did you like the poem? Why or why not? What is your interpretation of it, or what do you think the poet was trying to convey? As much detail would be great.

Thanks for your opinions everybody :)

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