I do not want to step so quickly over a beautiful line on God’s palm
as I move through the earth’s marketplace today.
I do not want to touch any object in this world
without my eyes testifying to the truth
that everything is
My Beloved.

Something has happened to my understanding of existence
that now makes my heart always full of wonder
and kindness.
I do not want to step so quickly over this sacred place on God’s body
that is right beneath your own foot.
As I dance with precious life today.
~Hafiz