Devotional Poetry

'Abdu'l-Baha

1
November 28, 1921 A.D.
Approximately 1:00 A.M.

The Servant of Baha
ascended into the Abha Kingdom
to dwell in the Garden of Paradise,
with his Lord and Father.

At gatherings of the Baha'is
he is with us in spirit.

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To 'Abdu'l-Baha

'twas through the power of love that God created the human nation.
Alone of all creation you understood the implication.
Beloved Master, Servant of Baha, Perfect Example to mankind,
Divinely inspired Interpreter of God's most recent revelation;
Understanding the subtleties of the laws revealed by the Pen of Glory.
'twas you who taught that love is the secret of God's dispensation;
Love the unique power binding the elements of creation
-the vital bond inherent in reality itself.
Beloved Master, center of Baha'u'llah's Covenant,
A prisoner whose prison didn't confine your spirt.
Happiness you found throug obedience to God's Manifestation.
Age bestowed upon you freedom to teach God's cause in the west.

3
'Abdu'l-Baha's Presence

Carried
upon the breeze of faith
the scent of roses

descends
from the Garden of Paradise
Refreshing the mind

4
'Abdu'l-Baha's Portrait

The eyes follow me,
as you go about my life.

The lips
frown or smile
according to to my actions.

5
Little By Little

Kam Kam Rooz Be Rooz
'Abdu'l-Baha

Little by little, day by day,
I seek to mirror the Glory of God,
And strive to tread love's narrow way .

Little by little, day by day,
I peel away the layers of fear,
And seek to walk faith's narrow way .

6
The Scent of Roses

I know the Master is with me
Standing right beside me
For I detect the scent of roses in the air
Unseen by the eyes of matter
He stands beside my chair
Releasing the scent of roses into the air

7
Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Baha

The flame
Extinguished on the earthly plane
Burs bright in the Abha paradise

Poet's Note: ▼

These poems, which were written over several years, are dedicated to 'Abdu'l-Baha.