That Heaven's Rivers

That heaven's rivers 
flow saying Allah
Went out philomels of Islam
whistles saying Allah

Sways tugba trees  
Recites Quran also tongues
Elysum yard's roses
smells saying Allah

Some eats some drinks
Angels deal out peace
Prophet Idris measures dress 
Stitchs saying Allah

All posts are from noor
All leaves are from silver
While streching branches
Concludes saying Allah

Brighter than moon, faces
Sweater than suger, voices
Eden's houri maidens
Wanders saying Allah

One who is in love with Allah
Pours teardrops from his eyes
Becomes pure in and outsides
Sings saying Allah

Whatever you wish, wish from God
Walk in this way with a guide
Parrot is in love with tulip
Crows saying Allah

Opened skies' doors
Full of peace all of those
Eight heaven's shores
Uncovered saying Allah

Ridvan is opener of gate
Idris is measurer of cloth
Drinker of Kevser sherbet
Quenchs saying Allah

Dervish Jonah arrive to your pal
Do not leave today to tomorrow
Morning to God's council
Let me reach saying Allah


Written by Dervish Jonah (Yunus Emre)
Translation Onur Ünlü
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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