musings on all everythingness

Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim

We begin in the name of Allah, who is infinite mercy and endless compassion

the longing is real, don’t lose the longing 

it doesn't mean you’ve got it wrong

you can't be everything at once, don’t try.

perfect your path, the one you’re on, the one that calls

one facet of the all-encompassing all everythingness

without you WE wouldn’t be well-rounded

so follow any path to perfection—power, beauty, forgiveness, expansion

subtle and refined, taking no shit.

it’s okay you can't be everywhere at once, every way at once

sometimes sweet solitude

sometimes camaraderie, connections

if I’m falling out of love, you’re falling into love

another facet of me sparkling in that giddy timeless space

when I’m at the bluffs, solo sunset mish—

my incense, my tea and my poems

picnics dogs cute people swell and whirl around me merry

my heart smiles. just yesterday I sat with friends and the best spread, celebrating

so I am you and you are me

ebbs and flows

courageous lovers of love

and back to longing—

it means something 

why can't your desires be part of god’s plan?

you cannot fuck it up.

ask for what you really want

be active, and humble.

jealousy is nothing 

collaboration is everything

soften your shoulders 

PROTECT CREATION

revere your friendships

sing your heart 

hold yourself close 

here til you’re not 

til something softer, something wider

(breathe easy)

imagine all the pain and all pleasure, waves

on a very deep ocean which you are 

differently put, you’re made of the same stuff as the punches 

so let’s roll, welcoming mishaps

instead of bumping into them, surprised and uncomfortable 

make and remake your plans.

<3

(may this be a balm when you feel like you aren't doing enough, quickly enough, to unfold your soul and its gifts to the world)