Swept Away....by Hamid al-Din Kirmani

At first, the way of your love
seemed easy.

I thought I'd reach
your union
with speed.

After taking a few steps,
I found
the way
is an ocean.

When I stepped in,
a wave swept me away.

~ By Hamid al-Din Kirmani
(Swept Away)
Trans by David and Sabrineh Fideler