Comes and goes Quote by Rumi
“Do not leave me, hide in my heart like a secret, wind around my head like a turban. "I come and go as I please," you say, "swift as a heartbeat." You can tease me as much as you like but never leave me.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Essential Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks, 1995
The speaker longs for an intimate, ever‑present connection that is both hidden and close, like a secret that wraps around the mind.
In simple terms: Seek a close, secret bond that stays with you.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate deep, personal connections.
Themes
love
spirituality
longing
Mood
yearning
intimate
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- meditation
- creative inspiration
Key Concepts
Mysticism
attachment
inner yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you nurture closeness without losing independence?
- What does “secret” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be overly romantic, ignoring practical boundaries.
