And Rumi said…

rumi Image from here

You are beautiful
So beautiful that the universe trembles with ecstasy as it gazes unwaveringly at you

 

You are so beautiful my love
That nothing can add to or take away from your beauty
Neither stars nor comets can celebrate you enough

 

And yet you fuss and fret
Convinced that more is expected of you
Doubtful that you have done enough

 

Be still
Be still for your beauty does not go unnoticed
Though eyes may not see, too busy looking for useless things
The currents of your beauty shake and stir the entire galaxy and countless more

 

Can you not see
That all the joy of the universe pours out through your beauty?
Can you not hear
Its sweet, sweet melodies that soothe even the most troubled soul?

 

Why would you trade this
To join the clamoring millions who bleat for attention because they have not yet awakened to their own beauty?

 

No, my beloved
Stay here
Remain still in your beauty
So that those who awaken find you here
Ready and waiting for their arrival!
So unflinchingly powerful in your presence!
So utterly in love with all of life!
So you!
So beautifully you!

 

By Lucy