The Middle Prayer Poem by Mohammad Younus

I think I'm now unlearning
The things I learned so well from the books
I think I'm now learning
To know the truth direct from you, my dear lord
What you've revealed for humanity from time to time
Now, I sit in your remembrance as if I see you in front of me
Now, I pass most of my time with you, that is your will
I am ashamed of the times when I disliked...
...reaching out to Your friends
God, you are my companion in life and death.
God, you are the Giver of Joys and calamities
God, thank you, by your bliss I am immersed...
In your sounding name Hu Hu, in sleep or out of sleep
I hear your name constantly, while sleeping or waking
The glory of your name lights up in me the fire of love
I hear your name with devotion, my eyes, heart, and soul join me
Intermittent zikr, muraqaba - all are false - if not done regularly
I must maintain with care the prayers, particularly the middle prayer,
My God you are beyond the forms, all the forms manifest you
My God, you are the creator of all the things, all the things glorify you
God, before anything I see, I see you first, I don't lie, you see.

MyKoul