Your love infused my frozen heart with fire
My conceits turned to ashes on that pyre
I left all sterile learning on the shelf
And danced to the melodies of desire.
 
Imbued with lyrical beauty and spiritual insight, the poetry of Jalal-al-Din Rumi is an essential read. Artfully translated by Farrukh Dhondy, Rumi's words come to life in English, bringing to a new audience this magic-in-verse.
 
Rumi: A New Selection is sure to leave readers enchanted as it explores themes of divinity, devotion and love--an experience not to be missed