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Welcome to MysticPoets. Here you will find the work of living poets that have been affected directly and deeply by the teachings and experience of non-duality in its infinite expressions.
Beyond this shared background, there is great individuality, both in how the poets lead their lives and in how they express themselves. Some have become teachers in the non-dual tradition, while others pursue traditional (or non-traditional) occupations and roles in the everyday world.
Each poet is represented by a selection of his or her work and by a brief biographical sketch. Contact information and links to publications or website are given at the bottom of each page.
In addition, a new poem will be featured from time to time on this page - a selection that the editors think will interest you, or a submission from a poet not usually represented here.
The poems featured on this site are the choice of the editors, Walter Hettich and Tony Kendrew. They invite you to share your reactions to the poems and to the website by email, and to visit the websites listed on the left.
Thank you for visiting. Namaste.
Tell Me, O Swan, Your Ancient Tale.
Tell me, O Swan, your ancient tale.
From what land do you come, O Swan?
To what shore will you fly?
Where would you take your rest, O Swan,
And what do you seek?
Even this morning, O Swan, awake, arise, follow me!
There is a land where no doubt nor sorrow have rule:
Where the terror of Death is no more.
There the woods of spring are a-bloom,
And the fragrant scent "He is I" is borne on the wind:
There the bee of the heart is deeply immersed,
And desires no other joy.
~ From Songs of Kabir, Translated by Rabindranath Tagore, 1916
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