Naivety guided me into sandstorms that made wounds in my soul
Ignorance blinded me as the cactus’ thorns scratched me
However,these wounds propelled me forward and kept me on a certain path
One day,when I looked ahead,I saw an oasis
A mirage,I thought,so I slowly walked towards it– expecting to be fooled again

When I reached the mirage,I found a rose
I touched it and found it was no dream
Entranced by this rose,I placed it in the vase of my heart
As it took root, it became a part of me.
My blindness lifted,for I could see the true Light
Faith rested in my heart

My desert rose led me to this destiny
When I stray– its paper thorns remind me to come back to the straight path
Each day it continues growing,it strengthens my heart and my soul
I water it with my prayers,my charity,my fasting
This rose is here to stay
It guides me to an eternal Garden
My thoughts,my goals,my actions are preparing my place in that Garden
That is where I will rest my roots
As long as this rose remains in my heart