Devotional Poetry

The Revelation of Baha'u'llah

The Revelation of Baha'u'llah:
Dedicated to the Festival of Ridvan

I have seen the dawn of God's new day,
Rising rosy over hills of gray,
And from the mountains lofty height,
Caught reflections of God's eternal light.

Though the valley far below -
Still covered by the winter's now -
Echoes the Nightingale's call,
Announcing spring's advent to all.

From behind the the garden wall,
Comes the Nightingale's call,
Greeting the Divine Springtime
With His song sublime.

For those who have the ears to hear,
The Nightingale's message is clear,
Thhis is God's word divine,
Signaling the resurrection of humankind.

For those who have the eyes to see,
The Gate stands open to humanity,
Inviting pure hearts in,
Immortality to win.

The Promised One has come at last,
The Glory of God is made manifest,
Unto perceptive eyes that see,
The attributes of divinity.

Poet's Note: ▼

This was written in 143 B.E. around or during the Twelve Days of Ridvan. I'm not really happy with this poem; however, if I rewrite it then it will be a completely different poem. Therefore, I'll leave this one as it, and rewrite it as a new poem.