Friends

“This is the kind of Friend You are -

Without making me realize

My soul's anguished history,

You slip into my house at night,

And while I am sleeping,

You silently carry off

All my suffering and sordid past

In Your beautiful hands.”

                                           Hafiz

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O sacred one you are that friend

Who meets me where I am

With all my messes

And all my fear

All my failure

And all my regret

And loves me

Unconditionally

Wrapping me in your love

Cleansing me whiter than snow

Bearing my burdens as your burdens

Thank you for such love

And for sending special servants

Who also do your work

Lifting me up

And carrying my heavy heart

In gentle hands