I SAW TWO BIRDS....by Hafiz

Both of our mouths
Can fit upon this flute I carry.

My music will sound
So much sweeter that way
With your breath and my breath
Poking each other in the ribs
And kissing.

I saw two birds on a limb this morning
Laughing with the sun.
They reminded me of how
We will one day exist.

My dear,
Keep thinking about God,
Keep thinking about the Beloved
And soon our nest will be the
Whole firmament.

Forget about all your desires for truth,
We have gone far beyond that.
For now it is just
Pure need.

Both our hearts are meant to sing.
Both our souls are destined to touch
And kiss
Upon this holy flute
God carries.

~ Hafiz
The Gift

This sky where we live is no place to lose your wings So love, love, love. ~ Hafiz

“This place where you are right now,
God circled on a map for you.”

”One regret, dear world,
That I am determined not to have
When I am lying on my deathbed
Is that
I did not kiss you enough.”

“I should not make any promises right now,
But I know if you
Pray
Somewhere in this world –
Something good will happen.”

“I wish I could show you,
When you are lonely or in the darkness,
The Astonishing Light
Of your own Being!”

“This sky where we live is no place to lose your wings
So love, love, love.”

~ Hafiz