I was first introduced to the poetry of Mirabai (a 16th century illuminated woman) ten years ago when I set one of her love poems to music (“To Have This” on my Pouring Light CD is available on ITunes). Mirabai won her authenticity by non-conventional and non-institutionalized means. She refused to be governed by no

The Path of Love is fraught with danger. One can lose one’s heart by answering to the call of the beloved that takes so many forms . . . even one’s soul can elude the seeker of love’s agony and bliss, who knows for how long, lifetimes even. Like great historical tragedies (John Kennedy’s assassination [..