When I Contemplate O'er Me Poem by Mohammad Younus

When I contemplate o'er me...
...and the people around,
Under the expansive sky with...
... sun, moon, and stars profound,
I find them in darkness swathed around, —
Particularly me in careless slumber...
...and oblivion bound;
Then love and longing for peace...
... awakens in me,
The anguish and agony of my soul,
Mine eyes with brackish tears filled,
Flow down waterfalls beyond control,
My heart sighs forth in silence...
...its painful voice—
O lord of glory and majestic beauty!
To thy calm splendour my soul was born,
When you brought me to life...
...through your creative spirit,
By your command: Be, and I became,
What sin holds me in dungeon here?
What aberration got me down...
...from such a splendour?
What has estranged me...
...from God's destination?
Why am I turned away...
...and left abandoned?
To follow mocking shade and...
...my empty mind,
With humble heart I turn to you,
Pray accept me back...
...and forgive my negligence:
'It is your mercy that I hope for,
Do not leave me to follow Satan -
Not even for a brink of an eye,
Let me take refuge in your perfect word,
Whom you have created for my guidance...
...to lead me to my destination -
Which is only you! '

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