Never Say It Is Not God

“I taste what you taste. I know the kind of lyrics your

Soul most likes. I know which sounds will become

Resplendent in your mind and bring such pleasure

Your feet will jump and whirl.

 

When anything touches or enters your body

Never say it is not God, for He is

Just trying to get close.

 

I have no use for divine patience- my lips are always

Burning and everywhere. I am running from every corner

Of this world and sky wanting to kiss you;

 

I am every particle of dust and wheat- you and I

Are ground from His Own Body. I am rioting at your door;

I am spinning in midair like golden falling leaves

Trying to win your glance.

 

I am sweetly rolling against your walls and your shores

All night, even though you are asleep. I am singing from

The mouth of animals and birds honoring our

Beloved’s promise and need: to let

You know the Truth.

 

My dear, when anything touches or enters your body

Never say it is not God, for He and I are

Just trying to get close to you.

 

God and I are rushing

From every corner of existence, needing to say,

‘We are yours.’” -Hafiz

From Hafiz’s “The Subject Tonight Is Love” p.49