Very Similar Couplets From Different Times

Was amazed to hear an English couplet by Frye (1918-2004) that is so similar to a couplet by Bulleh Shah (17th century) Punjabi poet. Though both are from different times, languages and culture.

Frye

Don't stand on my grave and cry
I am not there, i did not die

Bulleh Shah

(Bulleh Shah Asaan marna nahin
Goor Piya koi hore)

Bulleh Shah i am not dead
Its someone else lying in that grave

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By lamea• 28 Feb 2009 00:30

superdc i wasnt implying anything infact i was appreciating the coincidence.

By Xray• 27 Feb 2009 20:39

both saying same words, interesting! Same philosiphy

By superdoc• 27 Feb 2009 20:08

and i was not suggesting that Frye cud have read Bulleh Shah, just pointing to similarities, i am sure similar cases exist in other literatures

By lamea• 27 Feb 2009 19:19

i am sure Frye doesnt understand punjabi! i doubt they had translations of Bulleh Shahs work then!!!

By lamea• 27 Feb 2009 19:18

great minds think alike!!!!

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Very Similar Couplets From Different Times

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