Saint's Mirth
Scribes of the Divine recite,
For true liberation: One must sever all ties with the world.
Yet in mine, you have generously pervaded.
I have transgressed,
From a sedate disciple, the Buddha laughs, into
Flaming Youth!
When I sear, like untouched camphor, what remains in my stead to surrender?
Save my ghazals that exalt you, the
All-Benevolent deems them worthy,
as hymns of adoration unto Him,
for He alone created you;
His Merciful eyes befall us.