Discovering the Secrets of the Universe

The virtues
of the seeker after truth
are two:
first, to seek knowledge,
second, to pray for blessings.

With these twin virtues
the seeker can discover
the secrets of the universe.


This poem is also posted in the journal Writing in Snow, under the folder Awardicon  Items, in my writing.com port. I am Prosperous Snow.

Sunday Blessings

Jamál (Beauty), 3 ‘Aẓamat (Grandeur), 170 BE - Sunday, May 19, 2013 about 10:20 AM Pacific Time

It is a beautiful Sunday morning in Las Vegas. These are some of the blessings God granted me this morning

1. A cloudless blue sky
2. Wind blowing through the olive and oak trees
3. Bright sunshine casting dark shadows across the front yard
4. A fresh carafe of rich dark coffee
5. Birds singing when I went out to pick up the newspaper
6. Cold cuts and eggs in the refrigerator
7. Ice cubes in the freezer
8. A joyful mood
9. A talk with one of my brothers
10. The sound of jets flying overhead