“Bridges” by Tashir (Tash) Kasmani #ImamatDay

An Ancient calling
The sound of darkness void
A light ever burning
A love beyond love
Grants me salvation
A sound beyond sound
Thus do my ears hear you
The sight within me
Gives way to eternity

As we cherish this day every year that you are with us
We celebrate your love and dedication
Tireless effort and commitment
A manifested love that you grant us
You have united us with one hope
A hope for mankind and beyond
We recognize the Essence that you bring
From one Imam to the another
From A declaration on a stage of saddles

You are the Hand that holds us
You are the love that guides us
You are the source of our unity
We are one jamat that follows your word
As you open the door for challenges
We walk behind giving hope as your dais

As we celebrate Your 67Th we look back
At your basket of silver, gold, and diamonds
That marked your milestones
We pray that you may guide us for many more
Amongst the bridges that you build
Mowla Imamat Day Mubarak.

Tashir (Tash) Kasmani is a Systems Engineer by day, and Poet by passion. Originally from Africa, Tash moved to Canada at an early age. He currently resides in Toronto, Canada. Tash loves writing poetry as he calls it “Silent whispers”. He also loves philosophizing about various topics.