Writing in Snow

Poems and Gratitude List

Jalál (Glory), 5 ‘Ilm (Knowledge) 175 B.E. - Saturday, October 20, 2018

Pipes of Peace1

The pipes of peace echo
across the face of Earth
intoning supplications to the Glorious Lord.

The pipes of peace ascend
out of cool glens
chanting praise to Baha'u'llah.

The pipes of peace drown
out the drums of war
intoning prayers to the Prince of Peace.

The pipes of peace echo
up the mountain sides
chanting supplications to the Lord of Hosts.

Jamál (Beauty), 6 ‘Ilm (Knowledge) 175 B.E. - Sunday, October 21, 2018

"The wisdom of prayer is this: That it causeth a connection between the servant and the True One, because in that state man with all heart and soul turneth his face towards His Highness the Almighty, seeking His association and desiring His love and compassion."

Bahá’í Writings

Daily Gratitude2

Give thank every day
intoning one of God's names:
Make everyday Thanksgiving!

Rise at dawn
praising the Creator,
with joy and gratitude:
Make everyday Thanksgiving!

Gratitude List for 6 ‘Ilm

Today I am thankful...
          ...that I have brownies to go with my coffee this morning.
          ...that it rained last night here in Las Vegas.
          ...that I was able to attend the monthly devotional meeting at the Baha'i Center in Las Vegas. The theme for this devotional was "The True Seeker".
          ...that I have 3,711,065 GPs in my Gift Points account.
          ...that i had chocolate ice cream for my evening snack.

Footnotes
1  I posted this in Poet 999 A Butterfly Emerges from Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/2018/10/pipes-of-peace.html
2  I posted this in Poet 999 - A Butterfly Emerges From Her Cocoon https://poet999.blogspot.com/.