Bicentenary Poems and Prose

‘Izzat

‘Izzat1:
To The Blessed Beauty

Oh, Thou Blessed Beauty,
it is only through the might
of the Omniscient
that I can create rhythm and rhyme,
or inscribe stanza and line
to proclaim the glory
of Your revelation.

Oh, Thou Blessed Beauty,
if not for the power of the Almighty,
I would be unable
to proclaim Your name
to humanity.

Oh, Thou Blessed Beauty,
I intone my exaltation
to the All-Possessing
each time I chant
"Alláh-u-Abhá!"

Oh, Thou Blessed Beauty,
please bestow upon me the honor
of praising the All-Powerful
throughout eternity.

Oh, Thou Blessed Beauty,
please help me find the metaphors
and similes to describe
my limited understanding of the majesty
of the All-Wise.

Oh, Thou Blessed Beauty,
when I meditate upon the grandeur
of the Incomparable
I am struck speechless,
and unable
to find the necessary words.

Oh, Thou Blessed Beauty,
give me the strength to express
my gratitude to the Gracious
for the soul cleansing tests
of this material life.

Oh, Thou Blessed Beauty,
assist me to compose odes
hinting at the sovereignty
of the Helper.


Oh, Thou Blessed Beauty,
I contemplate the magnificence
the All-Glorious,
and give thanks for
the words that
bring comfort to my mind
and soul.

Poet's Note: ▼

This is Poem 124 if 200 Dedicated to The Blessed Beauty.

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