Shab-e-Mi’raj: The Night of Ascent

Tonight, I stand alone

I hold my hands like a cup

Only to drink from your wine

Tonight, I stand alone

I look beyond starry constellations

And quench your earth with my hopeful tears

Tonight, I stand alone

 I hide all my sinful nights in my eyes

And wait impatiently for your promised day

Tonight, I stand alone

Quietly remembering without vindicating

All that I have done to displease you

Tonight, I stand alone

Asking you with no language of mine

For unreserved forgiveness, for unvanquishable mercy

Tonight, I stand alone

And you know my weakness

Standing alone is never easy for me