Masnavi II, 1264-66
The worm is in the root of the body's tree;
it must be dug out and burned.
Travelers, it is late.
Life's sun is going to set.
During these brief days that you have strength,
be quick and spare no effort of your wings.
Rumi: Daylight
Version by Camille and Kabir Helminski
Threshold Books, 1994
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