\"Writing.Com
*Magnify*
    November     ►
SMTWTFS
     
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Archive RSS
SPONSORED LINKS
Printed from https://writing.com/main/books/action/view/entry_id/930842
Image Protector
Rated: 18+ · Book · Women's · #1649240
Gratitude breaks the spell of Writers Block
#930842 added March 18, 2018 at 11:34am
Restrictions: None
Sixteenth Day of Fast
Jalál (Glory), 16 ‘Alá’ (Loftiness) 174 B.E. - Saturday, March 17, 2018
Sixteenth Day of Fast

"There are various stages and stations for the Fast and innumerable effects and benefits are concealed therein. Well is it with those who have attained unto them."
Baha’u’llah1

Poem Written on the Sixteenth Day of Fast

What is the glory of the Fast?
It is learning to let go of the past,
asking forgiveness
for all the sins of omission,
and those committed.

I contemplate the divine attribute of loftiness,
considering all the benefits,
effects,
stages,
and stations
of the nineteen-day fast.

There are some that I know,
or think I know,
while of others I am completely unaware.

All I can do at present
is as forgiveness and move forward,
as I learn to let go
of superstitions
and vain imaginings.

Themes for Poems Written During the 19-Day Fast

*BoxCheckB* Virtues, Baha'i month, or days of week names for the theme used in Poems: Splendor "First Day of the 19-Day FastOpen in new Window., Glory "Second Day of FastOpen in new Window., Will "Third Day of FastOpen in new Window., Beauty "Motavational Monday: The Fourth Day of FastOpen in new Window., Knowledge "Fifth Day of FastOpen in new Window., Justice "Midweek Reflections on JusticeOpen in new Window., Grandeur "Thankful Thursday: Gratitude ListOpen in new Window., Light "Eighth Day of FastOpen in new Window., Mercy "Ninth Day of FastOpen in new Window., Words "Tenth Day of FastOpen in new Window., Power "Motivational Monday: Eleventh Day of FastOpen in new Window., Grace "Twelfth Day of FastOpen in new Window., Perfection "Midweek Reflections on Thirteenth Day Of FastOpen in new Window., forgiveness "Thankful Thursday the Fourthteenth Day of FastOpen in new Window., Questions "Fifteenth Day of FastOpen in new Window., and Loftiness "Sixteenth Day of FastOpen in new Window. .
*BoxCheckR* Virtues Used: compassion "Silent CompassionOpen in new Window., unity "Spheres of InfluenceOpen in new Window., detachment "DetachmentOpen in new Window., and generosity "Fun Fact Friday: Food and GenerosityOpen in new Window..
*Box* Baha'i month names for the themes to use in Poems: Names, Might, Speech, Honor, Sovereignty, Dominion, and .
*Box* Week Day names for the themes to use in poems: Beauty, Perfection, , Majesty, Independence, and Glory.
*Box* Virtues to Use: assertiveness, caring, cleanliness, commitment, confidence, consideration, cooperation, courage, courtesy, creativity, determination, diligence, enthusiasm, excellence, flexibility, friendliness, gentleness, helpfulness, honesty, honor, humility, idealism, integrity, joyfulness, justice, kindness, love, loyalty, moderation, modesty, orderliness, patience, peacefulness, perseverance, purposefulness, reliability, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, service, tact, thankfulness, tolerance, trust, trustworthiness, truthfulness, and understanding.

Footnotes
1  quoted in The Importance of Obligatory Prayer and Fasting.


© Copyright 2018 Prosperous Snow celebrating (UN: nfdarbe at Writing.Com). All rights reserved.
Prosperous Snow celebrating has granted Writing.Com, its affiliates and its syndicates non-exclusive rights to display this work.
Printed from https://writing.com/main/books/action/view/entry_id/930842