Baha'i' Men

This poem came to mind after returning home from Feast yesterday evening. I've known so many wonderful Baha'i men most of my life. I also think of the Black Men's Gathering, which, being neither black nor male, I don't have the privilege to attend, but which, if you listen to their recordings, reflect some of these qualities.

The poem is not to imply these qualities are not found in people of other religions or no religion, or that Baha'is are superior in any way. Practicing the principle of gender equality seems to make people more whole and balanced. Spiritually focused people, however you define that, tend to be more whole, more alive. Knowing them is such a gift.

For some reason, when I wrote the last line, I burst into tears.

Baha'i Men

Baha'i men--
They are lighthearted,
They take nothing lightly.

Baha'i men--
They laugh out loud.
They laugh with their wives,
They don't laugh at them.

Baha'i men--
They pray, play music, cry,
Write poems, camp out, sing out,
Build fires.

Baha'i men--
They bring their children
Home.