http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumi
http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Rumi...2558202&sr=8-1
Rumi is a renowned poet from the 13th century who was a sufi. His poetry aims to teach people many things. It is unafraid to use verbal imagery considered inappropriate or to use humor to teach. I recently finished the book above and just about the entire way through my face was like this:
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