Rivers of Grace
English and Persian Poetry
by
Cyrus Azani
A Glimpse to Our Existence
In the pale shadow of light in a darkness dream,
Our existence, a fleeting glimpse in the cosmic stream.
Embrace the vast ocean of nothingness and light,
In the endless eternal grace, find solace in the night.
Be mindful of the nameless, timeless, causeless space,
In the empty place, discover a tranquil embrace.
Freedom from Attachments
Do not cling to the name’s hollow claim,
Wealth, beauty, power, or fleeting fame.
Release your soul from the ego’s tight rein,
Only the enlightened will bloom, free from the chain.
Grace of An Empty Hand
Detach from worldly possessions on this land,
Depart with grace, empty hand in hand.
Let go of greedy attachment, in vain it remains,
You’ll never return to enjoy worldly gains.
Biography
Poem Title: The Last Farewell
In the final minute’s embrace,
Moments found, death’s gentle trace,
Perhaps this moment, the end in sight,
Last second of existence, in the fading light.
Here and there, in the flow of time,
The moment of departure, becoming sublime,
The first step towards decay’s embrace,
Hope and fear interlace.
A sip of life’s wine, intoxicating and clear,
The final moments, drawing near,
Inanimate, yet full of grace,
In this fleeting moment, find your place.
The height of a peak, a farewell in the air,
Not in the valley’s depths, but up there,
Lost in the void, forever to roam,
Armored yet light, finding a new home.
Emigrating from the colored dome,
A bitter farewell to the sea of colors, to roam,
Memories cherished, love in the air,
Rooted in him, in each other we share.
Full of love, knowledge, and a gentle knock,
Kissing the soil of beauty and shock,
Closing eyes, passion for all to see,
The last hope, to everything, to be free.
Disappearing into the darkness, alone,
Protected by God’s love, with every dream sown,
The death of beliefs, secrets, and more,
In this final moment, find what you adore.
A word of love and affection to end,
In the arms of a friend, forgiveness to send,
Companion, traveler, through good and bad,
In this moment, all that we had.
The last place, a bed of pain and fear,
A souvenir, wet and clear,
Death and “I” intertwined,
Leaving behind memories, beautifully designed.
Death’s gentle knock, at the door,
Lost in sadness, wanting more,
Galaxies and time, speaking to us,
Life’s beauty, in each moment, a must.
Silence forever, in this final hour,
Lost in the code of oblivion’s power,
Listen to the whispers of time,
In this moment, life’s rhythm, sublime.
In the stillness of this fading light,
The moment of parting, the end in sight,
From the edge of time, a leap to take,
A name in the sky, a tall peak to break.
Farewell whispered from the highest peak,
Not in the valley’s depths, but bold and meek,
Lost in the void, forever to roam,
Armored yet light, finding a new home.
A journey begins, with each step a move,
Into the unknown, a path to prove,
The beauty of existence, in its final breath,
Passionate freedom, before the final death.
Emigrating from the colorful dome,
Saying goodbye to the sea of colors, to roam,
A bitter farewell to a land so fair,
Memories cherished, love in the air.
In this moment of departure, we find,
The depth of affection, the ties that bind,
Rooted in him, in each other we see,
The beauty of life, in all its glee.
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12/11/2022
Quartets
In distant galaxies, I seek delight,
Among wild blooms of ecstasy, I take flight.
Even death’s cruel grasp cannot deter,
My quest for truth, my spirit pure.
Even as the universe begins to fade,
I’ll seek unity and freedom, unafraid.
For I am the spark that will never tire,
A remnant of light in a cosmic fire.
Song of Unity
No trace of tribe, race, or caste in love’s embrace,
In its vastness, all differences efface.
The dawn of eternal happiness draws near,
Birds sing of unity, loud and clear.
Fading of Darkness
Beware the cosmic center, vast and grand,
Where darkness fades, no boundaries to withstand.
Eternal freedom and joy on the horizon,
Listen to the birds, unity’s sweet chorus, arisen.
Eternal Freedom
Consciously listen to the song they sing,
Of love’s unity, in every wing.
In the cosmic center, love’s light shines bright,
Bringing eternal freedom, in the day or night.
Let Go of What should Be
In the cosmos of nothingness, your soul resides,
A vastness within before the stone’s ride.
Embrace “what is,” love, and forgive in grace,
Let go of “what should be” and forever embrace.
Love is the Essence of Life
Tell my beloved, in whispers soft and low,
Not to weep for my departure, for death’s gentle flow.
In each breath, my essence lives on,
A reminder of love, never truly gone.
Seek love with madness, celebrate in each breath,
Embrace death’s pain, for enlightenment’s depth.
Trade not life’s days for fame or gold,
Live in the moment, let joy unfold.
Forget what you knew, see life anew,
Salvation in kindness, ego eschew.
Love all races, appreciate every hue,
In each flower’s bloom, find a clue.
Though my face fades from sight,
In each moment, I am the light.
Beliefs of the past, let them go,
For love’s eternal garden to grow.
True love never dies, bodies may part,
But the soul’s connection, a constant heart.
Judgments fade, names lose their weight,
In love’s embrace, find your fate.
Remember our vow, sacred and true,
To share love’s essence with all we knew.
Love others more than yourself,
In love’s embrace, find eternal wealth.
Seek Unity
Even as the universe begins to fade,
I’ll seek unity and freedom, unafraid.
For I am the spark that will never tire,
A remnant of light in a cosmic fire.
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