I SWEAR MY DEAR SON

I swear my dear son
No one in the entire world is as precious as you are
Look at that mirror, take a good look at yourself
Who else is there above and beyond you


Now give yourself a kiss and
with sweet whispers fill your ears to the brim
Watch for all that beauty reflecting from you
and sing a love song to your existence


You can never overdo
prising your own soul
You can never overpamper
your heart


You are both the father and the son,
the sugar and the sugar cane
Who else but you, please tell me
who else can ever take your place


Now give yourself a smile
What is the worth of a diamond if it doesn´t shine
How can I ever put a price on the diamond that you are


You are the entire treasure of the house
You and your shadow are forever present in this world
You´r that glorious bird of paradise


                                                    -RUMI