Through and Through
by Rabia al-Basri (Rabia al- Adawiyya)English version by Ivan M. Granger
Original Language Persian/Farsi
Steadfast friend,
You have hewn me
through and through!
When I speak, my every word
speaks of You.
And when silent,
silently I ache for You.
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