Without You

Without You — my Life, my Love –

I would never have wandered across these endless countries.

You have poured out so much grace for me,

Done me so many favors, given me so many gifts –

I look everywhere for Your love –

Then suddenly I am filled with it.

- Rabia al Basri,

I Want That Love

I desire you more than food or drink.

My body my senses my mind 

hunger for your taste.

I can sense your presence in my heart 

although you belong to all the world.

I wait with silent passion for one gesture 

one glance from you." ~ Rumi

Lift your veil so that I may see your face.

Part the clouds so that I may see the moon.

Scatter your hair so that I may sense your fragrance.

Part your lips so that I may kiss your breath.

I want that love that moved the mountains.

I want that love that split the ocean.

I want that love that made the winds tremble.

I want that love that roared like thunder.

I want that love that will raise the dead.

I want that love that lifts us to ecstasy.

I want that love that is the silence of eternity.

~ Rumi