Bicentenary Poems and Prose

America's Destiny: To 'Abdu'l-Baha

America's Destiny:
To 'Abdu'l-Baha

"...The American continent gives signs and evidences of very great advancement; its future is even more promising, for its influence and illumination are far-reaching, and it will lead all nations spiritually..."

'Abdu'l-Baha12

He saw a glorious destiny
for the nation of my birth:
beautiful America.

He saw a glorious destiny,
to lead the world spiritually
and construct the Tabernacle of Universal Peace;
thus I say The Prayer for America  
and proclaim the oneness of humanity.

Poet's Note: ▼

This is poem #62 of the 100 I am writing for the Centenary of the Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Baha.

Footnotes
1  The Promulgation of Universal Peace, Talks in Cleveland, 6 May 1912. 43: Talk at Sanatorium of Dr. C. M. Swingle
2  https://www.bahai.org/r/382937863