The Teasure behind the Veil

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I met a young lady of very strict Muslim values. She was unable to show me her face. She and I talked for hours and the words of this poem were inspired by our time together.

The Teasure behind the Veil

The Treasure Behind the veil

Some men spend their whole lives in search of treasure. It would seem that this quest is their only pleasure.

Seeking to find that which (to some) is forever lost. Un-dissuaded by the prospect of pain or loss.

Over the mountains, through the valleys and across the Oceans they sail. Pressing toward their hidden bounty and fearlessly vowing not to fail.

Every man has his own fortune to seek and destiny decides if she is found. If fate says it is so, she cannot be hidden, not even underground.

Surely, they say to me," what treasure do you do you seek?" to what cache are you compelled. And I answer, I know of no greater treasure on Earth than the one behind your veil.

Eric Hopkins

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Poetry is either something that lives like fire inside you or else it is nothing, an empty formalized bore around which pedants can endlessly drone their notes and explanations.

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