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2012

Lowering the gaze (poem by Ammar al-Shukry)

posted by bint Mohammed on 21st May 2012 - 1 comment

There once was a lad who couldn't lower his gaze, Destraught and disappointed he tried many ways, Finally he decided to go to a shaykh well known, And ask him advice for his desperation had grown The shaykh said to him, indeed but you've come to ask About something great, first though I have a task I have a friend of mine, on the other side of town And I have a daily gift I give him before every sun down

Snow Season

posted by bint Mohammed on 5th January 2010 - 0 comments

[b]Your life lies before you, Like a sheet of snow Be careful how you tread it For every step will show[/center] You may already have had some snow or actually be able to look out your window and see some snow right now.....

The world is mine

posted by bint Mohammed on 20th December 2008 - 0 comments

Today upon a bus I saw A girl with golden hair; She seemed so gay, I envied her, And wish that I were half so fair; I watched her as she rose to leave, And saw her hobble down the aisle. She had one leg and wore a crutch, But as she passed--a smile. Oh, God, forgive me when I whine; I have two legs--the world is mine.