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Is the reward for good [anything] but good? (Sura Rahman:60)
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Walled
Confined behind walls, Sealed in by stress. We become narrow-minded, Petty- And full of regret. … A conceited sense of control… The roof is within our reach, But the sky is not. You can switch on a light, But not a sunset. … Foolishly we attempt to please, Everyone in our walled world. Disdaining the […]
Fleeting
March 3, 2012
Life vibrant and juicy Splashes in splendor for us Enjoy while you can Steal its sweet nectar Breathe in its breathlessness Soon it will be gone Scars of time and grief Will wither away its brilliance And wrinkle its face Soon to join the fallen Fading to obscurity Silent and scentless Droop not in distress […]
Nur (Light)
November 12, 2011
The layers of darkness The veils of despair Abuse in the home Tyranny in the street Suspicion clouds judgment Blinded by their fears they retreat Into the shadows of distress And defeat … Superstition seals their sight Greed devours their souls They lust after Power, profit, and pride An insatiable hunger The desires of […]
Soft Spoken
April 22, 2011
They seem so silent No advice do they give No words of consolation Or apology We put the words That we desire Of praise, of regret In their soft, pleated folds They say, “Ah, yes. Of course you are appreciated. Of course you are loved. Not just by the one who gave you the flowers […]
ihsaanlife 
April 8, 2012
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