An Ode To Shams Poem by Matloob Bokhari

AN ODE TO SHAMS
Shams' reunion gave Rumi a sublime vision.
As the sun light made the moon beautiful,
So, a shabbily externally dressed
But internally adorned Shams
Lighted Rumi's lamp with his light
And fired his soul to see Soul Maker.
Remembering his Divine Beloved,
Rumi renounced the world; enjoyed
The pleasure of heaven on earth.
Conversed with stars, communed with moon.
Binding his ankles with fetters,
Maulana whirled without lute and flute.
Hypocrites whose fast merely thirst
Prayers sleepless night laughed at him.
Walking in the garden of Divine Love,
Shams taught Rumi to live with love.
All the angels sing this song
And God kisses their lips.
As butter cannot be acquired without milk,
So Bakabillaah cannot be without Shams.

COMMENTS: AN ODE TO SHAMS
Devon BlazeRu Rocker: An amazing poetic odyssey which records the poet's tireless quest for the invincible and everlasting spirit of freedom. What is truly remarkable about this poem is the fact that despite its profound mystical hue, it has a chiselled earthy diction, palpable symbolic underpinnings, imaginative excellence adapted so closely to our empathetic understanding of it(contrary to the eerie flights of fancy without even nuanced subtleties in an intelligible quantum) , neat execution and balanced rather than unbridled or impetuous overflow of thoughts which a great many masters of narrative and mystical poetry (I have read) are tempted to ride on at times. In all, the poem matches some of the best pieces written by the Early Romantics, G M Hopkins, and probably Dylan Thomas. I'm truly fascinated by this grand, sublime, and ecstatic celebration of freedom..
Farzana Altaf: thank you for the enlightening piece it added to my knowledge....(Iam blown away by the pure and outstanding beauty of this write...Phonemanal piece! !
Laura Bailey: This is an enlightening story and beautiful poem about Rumi. You have brought much knowledge to the table which I greatly appreciate. Thanks for the tag and have a very good week!
Gaudreault C Marie: Matloob.... Im speechless....I suppose it is because I never truly understood the story of Rumi... and you took the time to introduce Rumi.... and then followed it up with a magnificent writing.. an ode....I truly appreciate it.... felt like I was walking in the garden of divine love too.... outstanding works..
Cindi Silva: Beautiful tribute. I am always captivated by your writing...
Demelia Denton: Very interesting reading..and your verse very well written and delivers the story forthwith covering all aspects..Great work :)
RukiahAnnuar: Much appreciated Matloob Bokhari... for the invaluable sharing of knowledge and the love of poetry. Knowledge sharing is the best inheritance that would live on forever...
Lorraine Currelley: Thank you, for Rumi's historical background, spiritual transformation and a wonderful ode!
Sandra Delussu: thanks Matloob for bringing us a shot of the wonderful Sufi path.I love their way! ! ! Love is light, hate is heavy..
Kristy Raines: I so enjoy your poetry, Matloob. It is always so sensual and beautiful. Your words are like music. Wow... That was wonderful.
Laura Grillo Laveglia: Interesting story and even though i did not understand the poem, it was wonderfully written and held my interest! !
Rosemary Pigot: You're a wonderful writer, much appreciated.
Adrian Cooper: Absolutely Awesome. Yes. That is it - right there. Especially when Rumi said: 'a lover of God, one who summed up his whole life with the phrase, 'I burnt, and I burnt, and I burnt.' Zen is same. 'you should burn yourself completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself.' If - in the moment you 'die' - there is any trace left, we have to come back again to burn the rest.
Christine Nash‎: I Knew there was something I connected with in your poetry. You must be a very well read man. I also have a passion for books and can appreciate the resources and insight you draw from when reading your poems.
Ketsy Rivera: Two thumbs way up! Thanks. These are beautiful words Matloob... You've described in your poem an exquisite portrait of Rumi!
JendaLovelyLady Poet: Matloob, you are essence of Rumi who is my favourite.
Jann Gail Jones: I have read the story of these two, Rumi and Shams. You have so beautifully summed up the relationship lesson and nature of the duo... yes, love was the uniting glue and opened the eyes to the divine (also in me and you) .
AVM Sajid Habib: Another message of divine love....Well written Matloob. Rumi relates his long time intimate friend cum inspiration Shams tabrezi as a spokesperson of Creator's love for his creation... You keep the message going.
Syedah Maryam Iqbal: Nice very nice and wonderful
Michele Vizzotti-White: My favorite lines: Conversed with stars, communed with the moon.
Maulana whirled without lute and flute and All the angels sing this song
And God kisses their lips.
As butter cannot be acquired without milk..but all of it is brilliant and awesome :) I am still hanging in there
Leo Riccio: I'm hoping for an opening soon.
Kristy Raines: Wow Matloob... That was wonderful.
Deepali Gupta: Wonderful! Thanks for sharing this!
Leo Riccio: A great lesson. I learned a lot!
Gloria Rodikis: very Interesting...
Jan Oskar Hansen: very good piece
Judi Litman Pagani: The Guest House by MewlanaJalaluddin Rumi A close friend of mine showed this to me the other day: This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. It is wonderful
Rosie Pigot: Indeed they do. Namaste Gary. Talk soon Matloob
Sakina Minhaj Shikari: Nice... I love Rumi and his murshid and eternal love, Shams Tabriz! !
Rosie Pigot: You're a wonderful writer, much appreciated.
Rosie Pigot: Very nice, now I know some about Rumi and Shams! ! ((()))
Kevin M. Hibshman: Delightful! ! ! A gorgeous ode! ! !
Isabelle Black Smith: I love this poem and the story that precedes it. 'All angels sing this song and God kisses their lips' a knowledge that cannot be found in books. And Rumi started writing his most profound words at the age of 36. Things do indeed happen in God's time, not ours. Thank you for sharing this, Matloob Bokhari.
Elena Popescu I sense the deep mysticism of your vision so full of love. Thank you for sharing it, the world needs the your lessons of light.