I miss You, ya Rabb…

O my Lord,

the stars are shining and the eyes of men are closed,

and kings have shut their doors,

and every lover is alone with his beloved,

and here I am alone with Thee.

Let me hide in You
From everything that distracts me from You,
From everything that comes in my way
When I want to run to You.

O Lord,
Whatever share of this world
You could give to me,
Give it to Your enemies;
Whatever share of the next world
You want to give to me,
Give it to Your friends.
You are enough for me.

***Poems by Rabi’a Al Adawiyya