How
Did the rose
Ever open its heart
*
And give to this world
All its
Beauty?
*
It felt the encouragement of light
Against its
Being,
*
Otherwise,
We all remain
*
Too
*
Frightened.
(From The Gift: poems by Hafiz the Great Sufi Master)

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Shafinaaz Hassim
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5 comments:
may we all choose Love above Fear in the choices we make and the life we live!
Happy Valentines Day!
Shafinaaz
and happy smelly wellingtons to you:)
That is such a beautifull poem :)
..like a luckypacket engagement ring to a romantic couple :)
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hey darling!
we're like sufi poetry g33ks.
i've got the same book here.
:D
happy v-day sweety!
it felt love :)
encouraged by light.. and creme soda.. it felt love :)
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