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Saturday, August 29, 2020

Oneness

Oneness 4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— 5 one Lord, one faith, zone baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. – Ephesians 4:4-5 One Creator, One Creation, United in ‘I Am’. Shams wanted to tell you All about this, But alas, words can only begin To point to this Simplicity. This Emptiness is Love (Ishk). ***** Can the lump of clay Ever know the Potter? And what of the Potter’s Intent?... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 28, 2020

Gift of Grace

Gift of Grace Rate This 8 For by grace you have been saved athrough faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. – Ephesians 2:8,9 Self importance has blinded us to Truth. How did we get here? What strange twist of thought Allows us to believe That we are in charge of anything? What have we been drinking? We are drunk with our own self importance. Shams blames our bicameral mind. The moment we were able To chop the world into... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

Love Met Fear

When fear met Love. Fear dissolved As a shadow Flooded with Light, Vanishes. This is the Will Of The Almighty One, Creator, Sustainer, Holy Guide; Pour upon us Thy Love and Thy Light. Give sustenance to our bodies, hearts, and Souls. Love Met Fear Let The spark of Thy Divine Light Fill our hearts, Until there is no dark, fearful shadow. ***** Shams says, “Creator calls us To shine forth in Compassion and Joy-filled Love.” Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

A Writer Is Only as Good as Their Readers

A Writer Is Only as Good as Their Readers My hats off to you, Beloveds. You have honored me with your attention. You have blessed my words with your eyes. It is only the meaning given them By your Hearts that counts. Words are hollow by themselves. It is You, Beloveds that give them Life. We have shared drunken early morns together. You have rubbed my hurting neck With the nimble fingers of your Love. I am renewed. ***** This is my gift to you: Shams says, “I raise my love=drunk heart For a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

I AM quitting Blogit

: I get so many more views on my Wordpress Blogs. Look me up:Shamsuddin. I will remain here one more month to recover my monthly fee. Sign in to see full entry.

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You Startle Me

You Startle Me I did not expect to see you so soon. I was thus startled to see you. It was not frightening. In fact, my heart left in joy To share your sacred presence. ×÷=+=÷× Do not panic, Nrloved One. I would not own or control you. I am just your best friend. A loyal cheerleade With greater faith in you Yhan you can yet muster gor yourself. ×÷=+=÷× Life is good and we are blessed. Assigned by the Eternal Flame, This is my assignment. I am the one who lifts you, Whenever you are down. I see... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, August 24, 2020

What Is

What Is No pens in his desk drawer; He must be on the move again. We can see it is so. And, just so, it is. This moment; This love: shared By Love’s Intent. I would be with thee, But, we are not. This too, we shall Pass through, Once the light of One Love Shines; It shall not ever Go out! Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, August 23, 2020

Fear Leads to Narrow Thinking

Fear Leads to Narrow Thinking Beloveds, do you seek Truth? Do you seek the Real? Would you rise above the petty fears That divide and separate us? ***** Narrow mindedness is easy. The broader view takes courage. To look with compassion and understanding, To truly grok another’s take, To walk in shoes, not our own Until we understand, Just how another sees it; Takes love and generosity. Brothers, Sisters, Friends and Foes, Shams calls upon our holy hunger For Light and Joy, For the Peace that... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, August 22, 2020

Saul / Paul

Saul / Paul A hero of human openness, A man named Saul became A man named Paul When Truth challenged his beliefs. ***** On a road to Damascus town, He met the Light of the World. His life, never the same, He became the chief apologist Of His Faith. ***** That Light has never dimmed. Darkness tried, but never winned. God/dess of Love and Truth, and Light, Raise us above all phony fright. Let us never weary On this lonesome journey. That same forgiving Light Awaits us when we’re ready. Look in,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 21, 2020

When Fear Met Truth

When Fear Met Truth Truth went walking one fine day. The sun was shining, the children at play. A thief named fear stood in truth’s way. Truth smiled as fear began to yell. Fear sputtered, blustered, and whined. Truth spoke softly, its tale to tell. Fear cowered, in hopes to bind The gentle, loving truth. Truth just smiled in waves of knowing. Fear was silenced and ran away. It could not stand Love’s pervasive sway. Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020

The Finance Game

The Finance Game We all get to play Unless we only deal in cash. If that is your truth You are either very poor, Or, you are trying to hide Your financial transactions. ***** As for this person, He has never been good at finances. Yet, God willing, all this is changing. With the Creator’s (of all that is) help, This dervish is becoming fiscally responsible. ***** Shams says, “May all beings be well and happy.” Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Daughter Diary

Daughter Diary What is she trying to teach me? What would reconciliation look like? What requirements, for forgiveness? To what ideals, did I not measure up? ***** I pray for my Daughter and her family daily. Long ago, I accepted her right As an independent adult, To choose to distance herself from me. I pray Blessings, abundant. I pray for reconciliation. I pray for her happiness And even, enlightenment. I pray for her health. ***** Daily I send her Light, That her soul may find the Joy That... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, August 16, 2020

Miraculous Surrender

Miraculous Surrender Rate This Oh, Holy One, Help us to remember, And to Thy Life-giving Grace, Surrender. ***** From the moment of our birth, We struggle To become the masters of our fate. We have been taught To take control of our lives; And we do well, to grow in Mastery. ***** Hu Dost, my Sacred Friend. Mastery is but half the story. You have heard it said That God/dess helps those who help themselves. Now, Shams declares That God/dess helps those who know they are helpless. All our planning... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, August 15, 2020

God’s Pruning

God’s Pruning God prunes those whom God Loves. So I asked God, “Why this capricious cutting?” There was silence. “Why, Oh Creator, why?” Still, no answer from The Almighty. “Why so silent, oh Mighty Mystery?” Finally, a word, spoken from deep within, “My precious child, do you trust me?” “Yes, Abba.” “Why do you prune your vines?” “So they will produce more fruit.” “Well?” “I see, Oh Holy One.” Shams says, “From the Sacred Scripture of Nature, All Truth can be discerned!” I penned this poem the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, August 13, 2020

Not My Body

Not My Body “When a man is busy in earnest, he is unconscious of his pain. I mention this insensitivity to pain,so you may know how the body resembles a garment. Go, seek the one who wears it; don’t kiss a piece of cloth.” – Rumi This is not my body; This is the temple of God. I have been privileged to wear it for awhile. Someday, I will return it to my Mother Gaia. Until that moment, I shall honor this temple With healthy habits And thankful appreciation. ***** “I am not this body. I am not... Sign in to see full entry.

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