| Across Barriers They came elegant and self possessed They came tranquil Refined with natural elegance Disguised behind veils Colored with reverence. They came beautified with the Sweetest fragrance They came to share in the midst Of celebration Communing the depth of their Declaration In every breath they reached out Touching each other soul�s with Laughter and delight Singing praises of His Might Relishing in the cool breezes of Respite They came like shining stars Illuminating society�s dark Night Uprooted from different bases Mingling rainbows transcending Races Hearts singing songs of the One To whom they all belong Tongues liquefying empty spaces They came seeking, Yearning, Elevating, They came sharing infinite melodies Of Allah�s sublime Graces. -Maliha Balala |