What is cutting at my soul

like a jagged rock

What is cutting at my heart

like a twisted knife

What is burning up my nights

like a raging fire

You

and your light

You

and your dance

You and Your

Love bruises

left

on my mind


Narayan

Tired

I didn't swim tonight

just too tired

I want to dance

but can't find my feet

I miss the Beloved

even though she's always touching me

with every single word

Oh Goddess

show me your form

so I can go to sleep

smiling at my good fortune

Narayan

Fickle Heart Narayan

You are just a traveler

on a narrow mountain pass

The views may be stunning

but don't spend too much time

watching the colors change

in the sky

Keep going forward

and don't look down...

or back

There is still much to be done

and only a little time

before the sun goes down

forever...

on your fancy clothes

and fine head of hair

If you leave The Friend waiting too long

she'll take out her sword

and cut you right in half

and laugh as you fall down the slopes

on both sides,

at the same time

Don't forget just why you came here...

the views are breathtaking

but they are just views

and The Friend is still waiting

with a golden sword in one hand

and a bowl of nectar in another

Narayan

Ruby Heart

If you want to come to the palace of light

there will be a breathless chase

If you want to remove the  veil

that covers your ruby heart

you may get twigs in your hair

If you want to to fly in the inner realms

there are thorns and pebbles along the path

 the journey is sometimes difficult

But I promise you this, dear one,

after you enter the Tree house

The Beloved One will gently

wash your tear stained face

and clean all your wounds with a gentle touch

She'll place you on a

 soft bed of blue effulgence,

and wrap you in  sheets of cool moonlight

She'll  cover your soul from head to toe in open wet kisses

and feed you divine nectar that will fill you with rapture

She will untangle the leaves

still caught in your hair....

and leave you  melting in  Divine Love...

Narayan

The Gardener

The gardener has beautiful hands

and a ruby heart

Hands that smell of the earth and rocks

and weeds

Her eyes are gentle and soft

If you are fortunate enough to be planted in her Garden

Stay awhile

and Grow

She'll be sure to pick off your dead leaves

and water you every evening

If you are very fortunate

you'll even get to see her dancing

under the stars

in the Moonlight.

NARAYAN

Make time for the Moonlight

So you took care of your clients

you took care of your friends

you took care of the laundry

and you fed the rabbit in the yard

Now Dear One,

make time for the Moonlight

make time for the Beloved

She is waiting at your doorstep

Welcome her in and
Drink her sweet wine

I promise

you won't be hung over in the morning...


Narayan

OLD SWEET BEGGAR

                                                            Ramakrishna Paramahansa

This Path to God Made me such an old sweet beggar

I was starving until one night

My Love tricked God Himself

To fall into my bowl

Now Hafiz is infinitely rich

But all I ever want to do

Is keep emptying out

My emerald-filled

pockets

Upon

This tear-stained

World.

Hafiz- The Subject Tonight is Love