I am neither a Moslem nor a Hindu I am not Christian, Zoroastrian, nor Jew
I am neither of the West nor the East Not of the ocean, nor an earthly beast I am neither a natural wonder Nor from the stars yonder
Neither flesh of dust, nor wind inspire Nor water in veins, nor made of fire I am neither an earthly carpet, nor gems terrestrial Nor am I confined to Creation, nor the Throne Celestial
Not of ancient promises, nor of future prophecy Not of hellish anguish, nor of paradisic ecstasy Neither the progeny of Adam, nor Eve Nor of the world of heavenly make-believe
My place is the no-place My image is without face Neither of body nor the soul I am of the Divine Whole.
I eliminated duality with joyous laughter Saw the unity of here and the hereafter Unity is what I sing, unity is what I speak Unity is what I know, unity is what I seek
Intoxicated from the chalice of Love I have lost both worlds below and above Sole destiny that comes to me Licentious mendicity
In my whole life, even if once Forgot His name even per chance For that hour spent, for such moment I’d give my life, and thus repent
Beloved Master, Shams-e Tabrizi In this world with Love I’m so drunk The path of Love isn’t easy I am shipwrecked and must be sunk.
I loved reading and re-reading your poem very much. So much in it to nod to and enjoy. I am master of nothing really but will look up yours to see what I can learn. Welcome to poets corner
RedexNorthumberland, England UKFeb 17, 2014
Ha I have got it. Yes very good. But is first few verses copied or have I got it wrong again
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So much in it to nod to and enjoy.
I am master of nothing really but will look up yours to see what I can learn.
Welcome to poets corner
But is first few verses copied or have I got it wrong again