Below is part of a Persian Ode by the dervish-poet, Baba Kuhi of Shiraz, who died in 1050 A.D.

with love, Lilie

In the market, in the cloister -- only God I saw.
In the valley and on the mountain - only God I saw.
Him I have seen beside me oft in tribulation;
In favour and in fortune -- only God I saw.
Neither soul nor body, accident nor substance,
Qualities nor causes -- only God I saw.
I opened mine eyes and by the light of His face around me
In all the eye discovered -- only God I saw.
Like a candle I was melting in His fire:
Amidst the flames outflashing -- only God I saw.
Myself with mine own eyes I saw most clearly,
But when I looked away into nothingness, I vanished,
And lo, I was the All-living -- only God I saw."

Dear Lilie,

Thank you.
This is very inspiring.

May we be able to see God
in every living being.

Love, Inda

This message is so beautiful and special.

Perception of God....everywhere and in each thing.This is our highest purpose of life!!

Thank you!

Love,

-AKK!

Thank you for sharing this Lilie.

It is beautiful indeed.

Love,
Sylvie

Truly beautiful, you touched my heart.
In this only God I saw.
Blessings...

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~~~BARBARA

YE ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD!

Thank you for sharing this precious poem, dear Lilie.
We and the world, God's manifestations, if only we could always be aware of this beautiful truth and act consequently.
Much love, Margherita

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On a dolphin’s back
I ride my ocean of tears
she giggles me through

senryu by Margherita