Pray Merge Me with You

Merge me with You, O my Beloved!
Merge me with You.

At first You loved me with much cheer;
Whether I loved You or You loved me,
Pray keep this love steady forever.
I am waylaid by bands of robbers;
Evil spirits confront me in fearsome jungles.
Cheetahs, leopards and wolves strut on my path;
The customs officer is demanding;
Countless imps are stalking the riverbank.
Terror grips my heart.
Pray take my boat to safety.
I pray to the true Lord,
And may my prayer be granted:
Unveil your kingly face to Bullah, O Lord.

Merge me with You, O my Beloved!
Merge me with You.
_{Bulleh Shah}