This is one of my favorite poems from Ihsan, from his book “Finally Back Home”. I love how these words lead us gently to the priceless treasure that is buried deep within us all.
Where The Light Enters
Nature is a sacred text
Pages with the deepest Truths
Beyond all the outward forms
Lies the secret place of wisdom
Valuable things are buried deep
The ocean’s pearls and mountain’s gems
If you wish for worthy objects
You must brave the depths of darkness
Here is where the lesson lies
It’s the same with you and I
We must feel the hurt and pain
Campaign in the aching grief
Beyond all the crippling fear
Beyond all the violent tears
Unveiled is the greatest treasure
Nothing but your holy heart
So meet the dark with a smile
It’s a gift that knows no price
Priceless is the path
And each step that leads you in
Jaffer, Irfaan Ihsan (2014-07-20). Finally Back Home (Kindle Locations 741-743). . Kindle Edition.
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