Mubashshira Tasnim Mahmud 

I went to sleep early that night.

Saw myself reaching the height.

Touched a twinkling star.

Traveled through the sky really far.

Saw things, I could not believe.

Here forever, I wanted to live.

I asked God, “Why am I here?”

“Why far from the world and to You I am near?”

“Did You call me to Your kingdom?”

“What is Your wisdom?”

I heard something say, “No, I want to give you something rather.”

“Which would stay with you and guide you forever.”

Suddenly there was darkness surrounding me.

Felt myself lying down but nothing I could see.

Got to know I was dreaming.

For me, what was God aiming?

I saw something sparkle on the side.

With divine fragrance and bright light.

It was God’s gift, an Angel!

It touched my heart and there it dwell.

I promised to protect it from every harm.

I felt the bliss when it held me in its arm.