For His Town

Islamic

O Gracious place of Mashhad
From your lit streets there came
A man of written promise
Who never wanted fame

The hopes and fears of mankind
were hidden in his breast
lifting us from coldness
to the heartbeat in his chest

Whispering words of Darood
gently in our ears
slowly calming fearful breaths
and eyes so full of tears

O my blessed Imam
I long to be with you
I read your words and realise
your message ever true

Gone from sight dear Imam
You're words are 'ere alive
for surely man and message
no man can e'er divide.