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Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Better in the Morning

Better in the Morning I'll be better in the morning, dear. Tonight, The Beloved and Shams Shall discuss these weighty matters Between us. Soon, the Sun shall share Her exquisite warmth. As Earth turns to face the light again. Good morning, sweet beloved The Glories of Love lead and, then, Fade to misty joy. Love has triumphed, Once again, over fear. Shams feels better. Do you? © 2007 Shamsuddin Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, March 24, 2008

Just a Bum

Those loved by God are held in contempt by the vulgar, and those who deem themselves virtuous may not be so in the eyes of God....Public ridicule is the very sustenance of the chosen of God. They rejoice in it, just as others rejoice in popularity, for they know that it is a sign that they are close to Him. As God said, "My chosen are hidden under My cloak. Besides Me, only the elect know who they are." -Al-Hujwiri, "The Kashf al-Mahjub" From "The Bounty of Allah," translated by Aneela Khalid... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, March 23, 2008

I Shall not Sleep Forever

I Shall not Sleep Forever Oh do not think For One Holy Instant That my Inner Silence Is not dwelling with your essence. But, and however, Sweet' Shams longs to be with Your clay Presence On the potters wheel of Love. Oh, mold me, Strong Spring Tree. Oh, spin me dizzy, Dazzled by your charms. I shall not sleep forever, Until cradled in your arms. © 2008 Shams-i-Heartsong, Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, March 22, 2008

The True Test of Love

The True Test of Love The truest test Of our Love Is whether or not We become better persons. © 2008 Shams-i-Heartsong Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, March 21, 2008

So Kind, Your Love

So Kind, Your Love So kind, your Love; So sweet your life touches. I shall not try To reckon or understand Your Diamond Heart. Shams is content to watch The brighting moon rise In the Awakening East Of The Heart of God. And you, on cue, Bless me with your Presence. Oh, such perfection; Oh, such Now-Love. Shams shall not cling To this Beauty of Togetherness; Like a butterfly, new born; Like a sunset, now worn, Shams watches in Holy Happy Awe It is Good, Now That You Are here. © 2008 Shams Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, March 20, 2008

Great Spirit

Great Spirit Great Spirit, Holy Creator, The Only Being; We bow before you in our unknowing. This Breath, how beautiful! My Beloved, I offer this Namaste-Heart-Hug, In gratitude for You and Your Mission. I do what I can to add beauty and full care To this moment, So that, When you return, I Shall Be A Better Man. In this moment: A Heart Song; “ Hu Allah, Hu Allah, Hu Allah Hu “Hu Allah, Hu Allah, Wakan Tanka Only a Heart with Wings Can fly. Only a Heart with Wings Can Fly.” To your pain, I'll be... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, March 17, 2008

A Seed of God Grows into God

A Seed of God Grows into God To everyone of us there must come a time when the whole universe will be found to have been a dream, when we find the soul is infinitely better than the surroundings. It is only a question of time, and time is nothing in the infinite. -Sai Baba Just a twinkle from your eyes, But, it contained a light, Royal and profound. You must stop hiding soon. Shams sees through Your feigned confusion. Find the place inside you That is God! Then every breath will be transformed.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 12, 2008

The Moon Calls You to Play

The Moon Calls You to Play When the Moon Calls you out to play, Do you stay indoors, Afraid of the weather, And whether or not you will suffer? Gazing through pains of glass, You let the lens of your fears Focus a false image of the Moon. Let her speak to you now. Step outside and drink her liquid light. © 2004 Shamsuddin Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, March 9, 2008

I Want to Seduce You

I want to seduce you, I want to seduce you, But, I cannot. I want to do you, But, it is not possible. I want to merge with your beauty, But, it is not mine to accomplish, just now. I want to make passionate, tender love to you, But I cannot figure out the timing. I want to serve you, And God said, “OK”. © 1996 Shamsuddin Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, March 6, 2008

Unpublished from 1996

A Rumi Inspired Poem I come to Life's Buffet A Begger with ravenous hunger; A patientless guest at the banquet Of Life and Truth. "Oh, you pious ones, Pray over this food!" "As for Shams, let my tastebuds Offer my prayer! Let my stomach say, Amen!" "Oh, you proper guests, Let proper protocall Shine forth in properness. Just let me eat!" "If you are not bringing the latest warm dish, Do not bother my communion with The One!" Shams has come to eat and be satisfied!!! © 1996 Shamsuddin Jim Norton Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 28, 2008

I Am Smitten, It Is True

I Am Smitten, It Is True I Am Smitten, It Is True I surrender all thought of power For a moment spent with you. No pretense; No trying to be: Your hero Or Your shining fool. I am merely happy Hanging out with You. So much to share, My soul to bare, To Truth, I must be true. I'll say it now, In private And in the public view. “I am loving You!” © 2008 Noosphere Communications Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 25, 2008

we: Stuff Our Moments with Noise

we: Stuff Our Moments with Noise I started watching myself When I noticed I was tired. How I ran from the Silence, Always central in each moment's flow. “Something's missing!... something's missing!”, Cried this Inner/little. “Addicted to noise; A Noise addict!....... Oh, My, Silence, Set Me free!” And truly freedom is, This day, Lived well, In the Moments' silent play. dedicated to Tall Tree © Noosphere Communications Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 15, 2008

Unity

In love is found the secret of divine unity. - Zohar, Exodus Unity We can say nothing, Learn nothing, Discover nothing, Nor Create Anything That will change The Divine Unity. Shams says: “Now, you can relax.” Nothing, you can add; Nothing, you can take away. Flow with this 'suchness' We call love. You only need observe Perfection, Unfolding. © 2008 Noosphere Communications Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 14, 2008

Compassion

Allah is compassionate and loves compassion in all things. -The Prophet Muhammad (SAW), as reported by A'ishah bint Abu Bakr Compassion Oh Holy Perfect, The very nature Of the 'Selfness' You Are, Is Compassion! In all things, I surrender to the compassionate now. Breath by precious breath, I open in thankful willingness To the Compassion That Is You. There is only One Lover; There is Only One Love. In the pitch black emptiness Of my heart-cave. You become a bubbling fountain of Light! Shams is... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 8, 2008

What's in a Kiss?

What's in a Kiss? What's in a kiss? Is it magic or myth? Is it heart touching Heart? Or The smoky passion of flesh? Shams says: “ What's the difference? Is not all From the Hand of God? Are We Not, the Holy Temple, The eyes and flesh Of One, Holy Creator?” Shams says: “ Live free!” “Be a Blessing!” No more questions. Shams has taken a vow of silence. © 2007 Shams -i- Heartsong Sign in to see full entry.

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