Do not be adorned like an ass.
The driver knows his animal
so he puts a bell around its neck
to announce the arrival of a fool.
He adorns the ass with
embroided eye patches
to inform:
"Here comes a blind one"
He ties a red ribbon to its tail
as a warning:
"No good will come from this end"
The driver puts just a little hay
in front of the ass
to make sure it brays
and complains all day long
rather than run away
to take care of his assself.
My friend; bray or pray;
Either will do you no good
Or stay a ass all your life,
eat thistles
and give thanks to Allah
you are not a mule.
Getting God's attention
All screamers and fasters
trying to get God's attention for years.
Listen up.
The most effective way to get closer to him
is by brewing him a strong cup of coffee.
Put your mind and heart to it:
Buy Ethiopian beans and grind them.
Boil it seven times
When the white brown foam rises
drop ten cardamom seeds.
When you serve it to him
take a step back
because his rapture sighs
may tear your eardrums.
You will then hear the sweetest divine voice:
Oh most faithful coffee friend,
cardamom grains are deliciously
melting under his tongue.
