PURE LONGING
By Gurukirn Kaur Khalsa
Harimandir Sahib longs for the touch of Thy mothers,
Thy sisters, daughters, and all the others,
Who bow each day to Siri Guru Granth,
Following the path of the Khalsa Panth,
Who enter freely through all four doors,
Except when it is time to clean the floors.
In those holiest hours when it is such
A beautiful time to serve and touch
The marble where the saints have walked,
Why must those gilded doors be locked
To women alone, the Guru's daughters,
Cleansed by Thy Word and Thy Holy Waters?
The women of Bibi Bhani's line,
And those descended from Mata Sahib Kaur's time,
Gather as one to utter this prayer:
"O compassionate Guru of infinite care,
Let all Sikhs enact this holy rite,
As all are immaculate in Thy sight."
 The above poem was originally done along side the below painting of a woman doing seva. The below is a scan of a book of poems and art by Guru Kirin Kaur Khalsa
"This is a work of great depth and originality in which Gurukirn Kaur Khalsa combines her inspiring poetry, exquisite paintings and photography for the first time in one volume. Both witty and wise, she brings a refreshing perspective to the expression of the soul's longing for the infinite. Gurukirn Kaur Khalsa is an Award-winning poet and artist. She is a Sikh, and a juried member of Arizona Artists Guild, and a member of the Interfaith Action Coalition. Available in hardcover or softcover" http://www.cherdikala.com/browse.asp?sBy=cat&sVal=New
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