A Collection of Memories

Collection of Memories

Beloved,
My life is a collection of memories
of moments in your presence,
I remember when we first met,
the song that caught my ear,
and I saw your glory approach.

My life is a collection of memories
of moments without you around,
before I encountered you spirit
in the words that of your sacred scriptures.

My life is a collection of memories
with and without you in my life,
sometimes I forget to notice your presence
and darkness fills my mind.

My life is a collection of memories
of moments and events
that all bring me closer to you
if I remember you are always near by;
you are closer to me then my jugular vein
but I am farther from you then
the universe’s receding rim.

(8 Mulk 162 B.E.)