Little Lights of Ecstasy [Poem]

Oh God, Lord of the Universe,

the great master of life or death, 

Mystifying Blissful Presence 

who dwells in my heart and breath. 

Thou Art like the sun in the sky

endlessly emanating light and love

creating worlds, beings and stories, 

dwelling within, around and above. 

Yes, we are lights from your sun. 

We are little lights of ecstasy 

shining with Thy divine power 

hidden, though, by earthly memory. 

When my Soul is striving and pure,

I have felt the Holy Fires on my skin, 

and in moments of sublime peace,

O Lord, I have even felt You within. 

Burn me up! Burn me, Great God!

Burn away all trace of Ego & Flesh, 

Take me away from This Earthly World,

that seeks only to further enmesh!

Money? Sex? Glory? Power?

What need have I of Your worldly toys?

Oh Lord, when I am on fire with Thee

I am filled with an unsurpassable joy. 

Salvation is having ones hairs stand up

at the mention of any of your many names. 

Enlightenment is knowing that you are not 

the senses, mind, or will, but a soul of flames. 

Buddha, Christ, Krishna, Ra, Allah: 

So many names have we lovingly made for Thee. 

But no mere religion can end this longing. 

Knowing Thee within, in this life, that'll satisfy me. 

Oh Love-Giving, Myth-Giving God, 

Thou art like the unfathomable and regal ocean,

and we are but Thy little water droplets. 

I know this when I cease thought-commotion. 

Close thy mortal eyes, body! 
Is there anything out there worth seeing? 
Dive into the darkness of closed eyes,
until you experience the Supreme Being.

Aum/Amen

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