At the Tomb of Abdullah Shah Ghazi, Karachi

I sit here and think of love

Of those whom God has placed in my path

Of the lessons they have taught

A few of which I remembered

Of those that can see the possibility

And of those who shall always be blind

What lies ahead on this pilgrimage of life?

Whom shall I meet?

Where shall I go?

Do I wait for those who fear to tread the path?

Or do I plough on alone to the holy city?

Dear pilgrim, saith the saint

It matters not

So long as you embrace the love that is God

So long as you dance in her light

So long as your breathe in her perfume

For whether they join you or not

If you carry Love’s message

Then Love shall envelope them also

And bear their pain on her wings

Whilst they sail across the sparkling sea

To a land of bliss and sapphires

Written 11/02/2023 Shrine of Abdullah Shah Ghazi, Karachi, Pakistan

Copyright © 2023, Matthew E. Pointon