created: April 18, 2023, 12:30 pm

“The patience shown by the moon to the (dark) night keeps it illumined; the patience shown by the rose to the thorn keeps it fragrant.” The Mathnawi: 6/1408

The moon, serene and still,
Shines on the darkness of the night.
With patience that never will
Give up on bringing light.

The thorn, sharp and rough,
Is a challenge to the rose’s grace.
Yet it endures, patient enough
To maintain its sweet embrace.

Patience, the noble trait,
That keeps beauty alive and bright.
It helps us endure and wait,
Till darkness gives way to light.

May we learn from the moon and rose,
To face our trials with calm repose.
And let patience be our guide,
As we journey through life’s bumpy ride.