John Torres "Sufi Poetry"

Sufi poetry can be characterized by the extensive use of love with symbolism and metaphors. Many of the poems also have interesting comparisons. The poems were easier to read and grasp than some of the poems we read in previous weeks. Also these poems were not as vulgar as other poetry styles dealing with more physical aspects of love. Sufi poetry was similar to the other poetry discussed in class and it was interesting to see how different cultures deal with similar topics such as love in this specific case.