The Only One

From man’s perspective

In this intricate game of love,

It is so easy to become confused

And think you are the do-er.

But from God’s Infinite Certainty,

He always Knows

That He is the only One

Who should ever be put on trial.

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From: ‘I Heard God Laughing: Renderings of Hafiz: by Daniel Ladinsky.

Copyright © 1999 by Daniel Ladinsky. Reprinted by permission of the author.

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