Rumi's childhood experiences, particularly his migration from Persia to Turkey, influenced his poetry as they exposed him to diverse cultures and philosophies. The loss of his mother at an early age instilled themes of longing and spiritual guidance in his work. Interactions with mystics and fellow poets during his formative years introduced him to the concepts of divine love and the quest for truth. Rumi's struggles with identity and transience pervaded his verses, seeking to connect readers to an overarching spiritual unity that transcends the material world.