DEVOTION
by Hidayat Adams

In the shrine of my soul,
In the cathedral of contemplation;
In the temple of tenacity,
In the mosque of mercy…

Beside the rushing riven river,
Beside the thundering towers of waterfalls,
Beside the immeasurable leagues of a lagoon…

Above the depths of despair,
Above the abyss of abject misery…

On the shores of a sea of self-doubt.

As close to me as my heartbeat,

Nearer to me than my own blood,
Concerned beyond the call of loyalty
About my welfare…
The state of my psyche…
And the health of my heart.

That is where you are,
Where you remain,
Where I will always find you:
Precious Friend.

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