For The Sake Of The One Beloved

For The Sake Of The One Beloved

open the eyes

inside your heart

that see 

all of life

 Sacred

and redolent

of the Beloved

there is a light 

behind the dazed savagery

and lost bitterness

of those who cross your path

the splendour 

of your flame

 stirs 

dying embers

in even these 

who seem

impossibly dark

so whatever you do:

cook soup

hew wood

write books,

for God’s sake

make your own flame 

burn brighter!

to your every question

every problem 

every search and heartache

this alone is the answer:

hold steady

filled with love

the holy fire 

of your eyes

setting ablaze

soul after soul after soul

all burning

all here and 

all yearning

for the sake of 

the One Beloved

7th march 2014

from the upcoming book: "The Truth Is Love"

image: with thanks via Iraj Jahanshahi on facebook

for a copy of "Set My Heart On Fire" in pakistan nalayn publications

in South Africa intent publishing
and internationally via amazon