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Through long and tedious paths I have come,

In search of the Truth that is only One,

Even the fabled "water of life" I disdained,

In my longing to be with the Eternal One.



Many saints and savants on the way I met,

And jokers and jugglers who laughed and said:

"Here is someone at whom even we can laugh,

Here is a pilgrim on whom we see regret."



Then came some maidens, very white and fair,

Fresh and ravishing like creamy milk,

For a while they bewitched me with their charms,

But I resisted then and they too did flee.



Now I am at the point where worlds meet,

Tired but hopeful, at God's great seat,

I find so much tranquility here

For now my sojourn seems complete.



O my loving Lord God Allah,

I long to see You as You are

You invited me to Your blessed House*

So let me not stray away far.