Carrying God
No one can keep us from carrying
God
Wherever we go.
No one can rob His Name
From our heart as we try to relinquish
our fears
And at last stand -- Victorious.
We do not have to leave him in
the mosque
Or church alone at night;
We do not have to be jealous
of tales of saints
Or glorious masts, those intoxicated
souls
Who can make outrageous love
with the Friend.
We do not have to be envious
of our spirit's ability
Which can sometimes touch God
in a dream.
Our yearning eyes, our warm-needing
bodies,
Can all be drenched in contentment
And Light.
No one anywhere can keep us
From carrying the Beloved wherever
we go.
No one can rob His precious Name
From the rhythm of my heart --
Steps and breath.
- Hafiz
