The Earth Braces Itself -- Hafiz

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The earth braces itself for the feet

Of a lover of God about to

Dance.

 

The sky becomes very timid

When a great saint stars waving his arms

In joy,

 

For the sky knows its prized fixtures.

The sun, moon and planets

Could all wind up

Rolling so wild on the floor!

 

My dear, this world, its laws,

Our perceptions,

Are such a minute part of existence.

 

Should not all of our suffering and sadness

Be like this:

 

As just dropped from an infant's palm

That is asleep against the breast

Of God?

 

The earth braces itself for the feet of Hafiz.

The sky pulls a mirror from its pocket

And is practicing looking

Coy,

 

For the Beloved has at last

Opened His arms

And is inviting my heart to eternally

Dance!

 

The day candle (sun) has forgotten the hour;

The whole world has gone joyously mad.

 

Look,

The Sun's sweet cheeks are blushing

In the middle of the night

 

Desiring the rampage of the feet

Of God's lovers.

 

 

("The Gift" - versions of Hafiz by Daniel Ladinsky)

 

 

LoveAlways,

 

Mazie