Poem of the week: “What is it that I seek?”

I heard it in the voice of the nightingale
by December 5, 2020

A force of such might
it sets me free
A light so bright
it blinds me

I heard it in the voice of the nightingale
I know it was in the hearts of the wise
I sensed it in the lover’s tale
I saw it in your eyes

I heard it in Rumi’s poetry
I know it was in Gandhi’s gaze
I sensed it in Mandela’s oratory
I saw it in Jesus’ ways

What is this riddle and what is its part?
What is this enigma and mystery?
What can reveal the secrets of the heart
What has the power to change me?

It is God’s greatest gift
It raises us high above
It is the ridge over the rift
It is love, love, love

Give it in generous measure
Give it as if there’s no tomorrow
Give to all you meet this treasure
Give it and banish sorrow

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by Muhammad Luqman - Dec 4, 2020

by Iftikhar Ali - Dec 5, 2020

Dr. Akbar Ahmed is a known authority on contemporary Islamic cultures and history, He is currently Distinguished Professor and Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies at the School of International Service, American University. Dr. Ahmed has authored several books including Journey into America and Journey into Europe. Dr. Ahmed is also a Wilson Center Global Fellow.
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  • Aleem Khan
    6 December 2020 at 10:54 pm - Reply

    Dr. Ahmed Saheb!
    Your Amazing stanza’s for this Poem Reminds me of great Rumi’s Wisdom
    For peace, prosperity, Co-exhistence and love
    Keep writing please

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