A POEM FOR MY SULTAN UL AWLIYA MOULANA SHEIKH NAZIM

How does one prevent
the torrent of the restless unceasing river
rushing headlong in search of the ocean of love
pining to hide itself eternally
when it finally becomes the ocean itself

There never was anything
there was only He
this was a secret hidden from me
only now to be revealed
you took my hand
when I was confused
and gave my life direction
in the process you confused me even more

you then called this a "test"
then you shouted "let go"
and all was then revealed
this you did to unchain the thoughts
that could not soar over the intellectual domain

By teaching me the secret of 'you are the doer'
you made logic absolute fail
when thoughts cease and the mind is still
and is not mixed with mental strain
the time is right and the lessons learned
and revelation takes place.

In this endless Universe
where reptiles hold sway
your blessed smile became my resting place
which brightened up my life
Lo! You are the sun at the break of day

This life's journey which is my pilgrimage
has no resting place or sanctuary
except in the comfort of your smile
And here I shall remain forever more

Where is the world without you
Where is the dream without you
Where is the way without you
Where is even the song without you

There is no world without you
Nor was there any dream except you
So we could not find a way without you
And then your way became my eternal song

In every shape and form
you appear to me
in every song and tune
it is you that is heard
what did I ever see before
and the secret was whispered to me
that it had always been
"You, You, You"

Fathima