I am your slave, Poet - Dervisa Grabus Colakovic Country: USA

I am your slave

Dervisa Grabus Colakovic 

Country: USA

 My thoughts take me in the opposite direction,

 I tread water like a deep sea.

 I fall on my face I pray to Allah,

  my plea does not reach Him.

 Everywhere I turn it's dark,

 The sun rises very late.

 His brilliance flees from me,

 Do even good people make mistakes?

 The Qibla is always at hand,

 In her, I see myself with God's grace.

 I gave my all to light the way,

 but I can't get to Him. 

 O Allah, I am Your slave,

 do not betray me. I am submissive to you.

 I don't owe you a dime,

 I love you more than anything in the world.

 Sabur holds me so my face shines,

 I'm talking to You. You understand me.

 All my pains and desires are under Your protection,

 You are merciful, do not betray me.

 Painful words are stuck in my throat,

 I try to say them but I can't.

 Strengthen my soul to be even closer to You, 

 I will not betray You as long as I exist.