# Is There a Poem That Feels Like Home to You?

# Is There a Poem That Feels Like Home to You?

Leili Anvar's story of how poetry, especially Rumi's, helped her find a sense of home away from home is touching.  
  
Anvar left Iran at 15, but she carried with her more than just a suitcase; she carried the rich Persian language and its poetry.  
  
This poetry became her comfort and a way to keep her homeland close, despite being far away.  
  
Rumi's work, with its deep exploration of love, loss, and longing, especially resonated with her.  
  
His poetry wasn't just words; it was music that spoke to the soul about the universal experience of seeking connection and understanding our place in the world.  
  
Anvar's journey shows us how poetry can be a powerful companion through life's challenges, helping us find light in darkness.  
  
Do you have a poem or a poet that speaks to you in difficult times?  
How has poetry touched your life?

Watch her [TED Talk](https://www.ted.com/talks/leili_anvar_a_meditation_on_rumi_and_the_power_of_poetry?subtitle=en)