Speak to me of God!

Rabu, 17 Februari 2010

I begged almond-tree: "Speak to me of God!"
and the almond-tree showed himself to me in full bloom.

I asked a poor man: "Please, speak to me of God!"
and the poor man gave me his cloak.

I besought my dreams:"Speak to me of God!"
and my dreams come true.

I entreated the house: "Speak to me of God!"
and the door opened welcoming me.

I asked the child: "Speak to me of God!"
and the child smiled at me!

I told the farmer: "Speak to me of God!"
and the farmer showed me his standing crops.

I begged nature: "Speak to me of God!"
and nature decked herself with luscious beauty.

I asked my friend: "Speak to me of God!"
and my friend caressed me warmly.

I asked the nightingale: "Speak to me of God!"
and she filled the air with silvery tunes.

I asked a soldier: "Speak to me of God!"
and in shame, the soldier threw away his weaponry.

I besought a suffering man: "Speak to me of God!"
and I saw in his eyes a quivering tear of accepting joy.

I asked a fountain: "Speak to me of God!"
and the fountain merrily spilled out it crystal water.

I begged my mother: "Please, speak to me of God!"
and she stamped a soothing kiss on my forehead.

I entreated my enemy: "Speak to me of God!"
and he, in forgiveness, stretched out his hand to me.

I asked the voice: "Speak to me of God!"
but the voice could not find words. It remained silent.

At last, I asked the setting sun: "Speak to me of God!"
and the sun, mysteriously, set down and left me in darkness all around.
But next day, at dawn, when I opened the window of my room,
mischievously with his warmth, he kissed on both my cheeks!


Adapted from a poem of Maria Luisa Brey.