The heart, once lonely, Tonight feels lively. All nights but tonight, The soul was never that Quite. All nights but tonight, I woke up in hope, to night in regret. Start the day with a promise; Which, By night.. Comes to an end. Tonight, I feel You looking from above. Hearing the promise.. observing my paining heart Pleading to become devout Needing to break from its persisting plight The night- dark- was never that bright Tonight, My regrets are heartfelt. Yet sins seem far fetched- Compared to Your supreme Mercy- They seem quite slight.. The old persisting guilt. Has vanished tonight. I heard the call, and I know you hear mine, I feel Your mercy, now the heart can shine. Overwhelmed my love rather than fear. I love You.. and I know you will draw me near, The more I implore You, immensely I feel You dear. The heart, once lonely, Tonight feels lively. All nights but tonight, The soul was never that Quite. Nights used to bring me fright, Cold has always been my night. Detached was the heart. Now feeling Your might. Assured of its intention; Now living its redemption, My whole seems transformed. Feeling the love of the World. Once torn by guilt. I am in love Tonight. By: Maha Youssuf maha@muslimtribune.org