The Dreams

Dream 181

“Have a good journey,” my friend and teacher said as he bid me farewell. “God willing, you will come upon that which you seek.”

I was delighted as radiant thoughts rained down upon me, reflecting their loveliness upon my soul, and the hearts of the beneficent beat with sympathy. I did not want for food, drink, or clothing — nor forget my city the whole time I was gone.

When I finally returned, my friend and teacher asked me, “Did you find what you were looking for?”

“I will find it here,” I replied, “amongst the agonies, as well as the hopes — via my vision as an explorer, and my patience as one who abides in one place.”