"The Ancient Beauty hath consented to be bound with chains that mankind may be released from its bondage, and hath accepted to be made a prisoner within this most mighty Stronghold that the whole world may attain unto true liberty. He hath drained to its dregs the cup of sorrow, that all the peoples of the earth may attain unto abiding joy, and be filled with gladness." - Baha'u'llah
When He reached the shores of your city
He was met with banners of light
The atoms screamed their greetings
Though only He could see this sight
Instead your eyes were blinded
To the Gem standing before you
Sorrow and deep suffering brought
To the One who would transform you
Nine years He spent imprisoned
Within your tear stained walls
This time was spent in anguish
By the answerers of His call
His beloved son and servant
Died long before his time
Sacrificing his life
For the unity of mankind
Though you may not see it yet
Your future is bathed with Glory
For you were chosen by the Hand of God
To be the Mecca of His story
(The photo above was taken a year ago outside the Prison where Baha'u'llah was imprisoned, the photo below was taken today in the House of 'Udi Khammar a house where His family moved still within the walls of the city of Akka)
