I HAD TO SEEK THE PHYSICIAN....by Kabir

I had to seek the Physician
because of the pain this world
caused
me.

I could not believe what happened when I got there--
I found my
Beloved.

Before I left, he said,
"Up for a little homework, yet?"
"Okay," I replied.

"Well then, try thanking all the people
who have caused
you pain.

They helped you
come to
me."

~ Kabir
(I HAD TO SEEK THE PHYSICIAN)
Translated by Daniel Ladinsky from Love Poems from God.