Celebration

Let’s dance as one
in the Castle of our King
Celebrating His presence
Living as His Love
Joining hands
Basking in Union
There is no we
In this Palace of Truth
No walls, no divides
Universes whirl within us
In harmony, beauty, peace
Experience unlimited wonders
As Life sings in holy perfection
No stain of darkness
Can mar the purity
Of our vision
Onward and upward we twirl
The arms of our Beloved
Pull us gently to His Heart
Illuminating One Body
One exquisite Be-ing
Serene in movement
Lovely drops of His ocean
Waves swilling in His sea
Knowing glorious expansion
Sparkling within silence
Restful, graceful unfolding
Delights in endless fulfillment

By, Saleema

Forbearance

Oh Sufi,
There are signs to show the way.

Emperor Penguins endure
icy gales, night-like days,
nestling an egg on
their belly and feet.
Starving, exhausted,
they guard their charge.

Oh Sufi,
is your heart as strong?

Can you hold precious
innocence, amidst
worldly squalls that
try to steal your joy?
Is your forbearance equal
to the Emperor Penguins’?

Oh Sufi,
find the northern lights.

They peek into your heart
cutting through ravenous
darkness and sunless days.
Al Noor melts the tundras
that obscure the Presence
of your innate tranquility.

By, Saleema