The Gift Of Flight

     [Bismillah al-rahman al-rahim] We have been taught the speech
     of birds and on us God has bestowed knowledge of all things
     in this world. Indeed, He has been most gracious to us [27:16]

“war,” said the queen, “can only result in destruction
so what precious gift may i offer you for peace, oh my king

i would give you whatever you so desire for my songs
wish to turn your heart and seek out your wisdom”

the sovereign replied he learned from wearing the golden crown
that to yearn with the heart is merely the pride of the foolish

and if one gazes too long into the waters that flow from thought
you will be transfixed by the reflection of its vanity

too long we have journeyed along the borders of caanan
when just across the river stands the garden we have never truly left

for it is easier to stray within the kingdom of desire
than it is to stand upon the cliff and turn all over to the winds of love

so lift your soul upon the currents of that warm breeze
where you will soar toward the light that is our true home

upon the wings of the precious gift of flight