Bicentenary Poems and Prose

Awakening

Awakening:
To The Blessed Beauty

"One night, in a dream these exalted words were heard on every side: “Verily, We shall render Thee victorious by Thyself and by Thy Pen. Grieve Thou not for that which hath befallen Thee, neither be Thou afraid, for Thou art in safety. Erelong will God raise up the treasures of the earth—men who will aid Thee through Thyself and through Thy Name, wherewith God hath revived the hearts of such as have recognized Him.”

Bahá’u’lláh1

In the Holy Books,
sleep is a symbol rather
then a condition.

A new age begin
When the Blessed Beauty awake
And the Pen of Glory wrote.

Poet's Note ▼

The Blessed Beauty and Pen of Glory both refer to Baha'u'llah. The quote refers to Baha'u'llah receiving his mission. This is Poem 5 of 200 Dedicated to the Blessed Beauty>

Footnotes
1  Baha'i Words for May 11, 2017