Woke Up Happy Poem by Sumita Jetley

In the dawn's embrace, a Sufi woke,
Bathed in light, no words she spoke.
Her heart, a bloom of joy profound,
In each breath, a blissful sound.

Cross-legged on a velvet cushion,
With tea, her morning's sweet infusion.
Eyes closed, a gentle, heartfelt art,
She sang the names that warmed her heart.

With dhikr's beads of light aglow,
Her spirit danced in soft shadow.
God's names, a melody so sweet,
In her chest, the rhythms beat.

From home, she ventured, heart so light,
Through Rawalpindi's bustling sight.
A basket full of bread and sweets,
She shared with joy on crowded streets.

Children's laughter, elders' smile,
She walked, and felt the world beguile.
In giving, she found joy anew,
As kindness sparked in every view.

Back home, she swayed to Sufi's tune,
Her dance a grateful afternoon.
Qawwali's notes lifted her high,
In music, she felt heaven's sigh.

To work she went, her joy a flame,
In every smile, she heard her name.
Colleagues greeted with warmth and cheer,
Her sweets made all their burdens clear.

In busy hours, she sought her space,
For prayer's gentle, grounding grace.
A moment's peace, a whispered prayer,
Connected to the love she'd share.

The evening brought her to the throng,
Where Sufis' hearts beat in their song.
A Sama filled with faith and dance,
In unity, they found their trance.

As night adorned the sky with stars,
She sat alone, and thanked Allah's.
For blessings vast, for strength and grace,
For joy she shared in every place.

Her murshid's words, a guiding light,
"True joy in God and love's delight."
She felt this truth in every part,
A beacon bright within her heart.

Happiness grows when given free,
In acts of love, in charity.
In dhikr's glow and prayer's embrace,
Her soul found joy, her heart found place.

Community's warm, shared delight,
In grateful hearts, the world felt right.
With every smile and whispered praise,
Her spirit soared in endless ways.

So, as the stars began to gleam,
She pondered life, her heart a stream.
Of joy and love, a path so clear,
A Sufi's heart, in God's love near.