So Many Gifts

Posted by on Oct 31, 2021 in Blog, Eastern Inspiration, Inspired Readings | Comments Off on So Many Gifts

There are so many gifts
Still unopened from your birthday,
There are so many hand-crafted presents
that have been sent to you by God.

The Beloved does not mind repeating,
“Everything I have is also yours.”

Please forgive Hafiz and the Friend
If we break into a sweet laughter
When your heart complains of being thirsty
When ages ago
Every cell in your soul
Capsized forever
Into this infinite golden sea.

Indeed,
A lover’s pain is like holding one’s breath
Too long
In the middle of a vital performance,

In the middle of one of Creation’s favorite
Songs.

Indeed, a lover’s pain is this sleeping,
When God just rolled over and gave you
Such a big good morning kiss!

There are so many gifts, my dear,
Still unopened from your birthday.

O, there are so many hand-crafted presents
That have been sent to your life
From God

——Hafiz

Posted by | Paul Reynolds

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