Taken by the Hand

::: In composing poetry, the deep range of emotions experienced can trigger a great sense of vulnerability in us which is magnified even more once we step out of the creative grace and come in contact anew with the “reality” of this world. This coming and going from oneness to duality can fill one with a great sense of sadness because once we know some degree of sublime beauty, anything which contrasts with that carries some violence which is such a burden…

Last night, I was deeply affected by the images of distress and tragedy I saw after the Tsunami, we’re not striving for harmony with the Divine, it’s the scariest part … Allah (swt) knows best. :::