Poetic Meadow

The Truth Burns

2009-06-03T14:59:00.000-07:00

think deeper
reach higher
the truth burns brighter than any fire

everyone has doubts
once we dip into our intellect
doubts defect

think deeper
reach higher
the truth burns brighter than any fire

struggle of the inner self
dust off books from the top shelf
read to grow
grow to know

think deeper
reach higher
the truth burns brighter than any fire

no one truely understands a situation until they find themselves in it
wait a mintute
why are there zillions of people suffering?
will it have to directly affect us before we do something?

think deeper
reach higher
the truth burns brighter than any fire

an Israeli (an American made Catipillar) bulldozer mows over another Palestinian home
millions of people in Pakistan are now living in refugee camps inside their own country
the taliban still does injustice
however, the taliban didn't cause the refugee camps
the U.S. got the Pakistani miltary to do that

a woman wears less thinking she looks hot in a little dress
she doesn't realize that those people staring at her thighs are perverts in disguise
they can't see beyond the surface
perfect make up
earrings and a necklace that match
no one sees the beauty of her lovely soul
they simply think she looks like a hoe

think deeper
reach higher
the truth burns brighter than any fire

things ain't always what they appear to be
what's on the surface is often an illusion
what's inside is often deceit and confusion

think deeper
reach highter
the truth burns brighter than any fire

Reflecting

2009-06-03T14:58:00.000-07:00

reflecting in nature
reflecting upon creation
the beauty of creation
leads me to realization
for every creation there is indeed a Creator

reflecting

the beauty of creation reflects the power of the Creator
the Sustainer
no wonder people seem to be closer to God in nature

reflecting

from the flowers to the trees
the majesty of the seas
the coolness of a summer breeze
get down on my knees

reflecting

get up off the ground
look around
the beauty of creation surrounds me
I'm a creation, too
not only me, but also you
see the beauty of creation
everyday a new realization

reflecting

reflecting in nature
reflecting upon creation
the beauty of creation
leads me to realization
for every creation there is indeed a Creator

Meandering Thoughts

2009-06-03T14:57:00.000-07:00

meandering thoughts
so many faults

You are Compassion
You are Mercy
for You I make this journey

meandering thoughts
so many thoughts

journey through stages
up and down through stages

You are Peace
You are Light
guide me to Peace with Your Light

journey towards the Light
fight for Peace within and out
don't want to go down without a shout

meandering thoughts
much has been fought

The Perfect

2009-06-03T14:44:00.000-07:00

sit in solitude
feel unconnected
countless mistakes
countless rejections
see imperfection

reflection

sit in solitude
feel connected
countless lessons
countless blessings
see perfection

reflection

sit in solitude
feel connected to
countless lessons of
countless blessings from
The Perfect

Move Forward

2009-06-03T14:43:00.000-07:00

move forward

forward your mind
forward thinking

forward your heart
forward beating

forward your soul
seek Peace

forward towards Peace
Allah is Peace

forward towards wisdom
Allah is the Most Wise
open your eyes

move forward

Don't You Know?

2009-06-03T14:41:00.000-07:00

don't you know?

people all around the world fighting for their lives and land
needy holding our their hands

put on a happy face
turn your head
pretend everything is fine
are you blind?

don't you know?
charity will be your shade on the Day of Reserrection
give and it'll turn into protection

if you can't afford to give with money
there are other ways to help
it starts within ourselves
good deeds are based on intention
look inside your heart for that's where charity starts

don't you know?

A Trail of Tears

2009-06-03T14:36:00.000-07:00

a trail of tears
remembering the years
hold back the pain...
hold back the tears
remembering the journey
why we're here

the missississippi dirt
the waters of misha sopokni
the red clay of okla homma
reflects the beauty of creation
so many manifestations
so many different stages

from powwows to palm trees
from a tower near the nile river
scared to death
don't let me fall
from the other side of the israeli apartied wall
i feel my heart beat
my heart paces as fast as a cars competing in races
life - i taste it

a trail of tears continues on
longing to remember
never forget

The Beloved

2009-06-03T14:31:00.000-07:00

the Beloved

created from Divine Light ...

great was your plight
the best example to mankind
to help the people do right
peace be upon you
O Messenger sent to all mankind

the beloved
peace and blessings be upon you, your kinfolk, prophetic brethren, and companions
you were more than a champion
you were sent as a mercy to the worlds
for sure
you brought the messege of God's Oneness

la ilaha ill Allah, Muhammadur rasul Allah

I desire

2009-03-25T08:44:00.000-07:00

sorry Allah for my transgressions
everyday more confessions
my own fault I confess it

Paradise surrounded by tests
Hell surrounded by desire
ya Allah open up my chest
please save me from the Fire
Your Paradise I desire
the Prophets -peace be upon them- I admire

show me the way with Your Light
know I wanna do right

help me win this fight help me help others
we’re all sisters and brothers
need to learn to love one another

You’re the only One;
there is no other

to You I turn
sorry for everything

know you guided me to siratelmustaqheem
away from the path of the mushirkeen
united with fellow muslimeen
ya Allah please keep me on your deen
I desire to be of Your mumineen

Never Forget

2009-03-16T09:55:00.000-07:00

seen the wall of separation

the journey a struggle

the struggle a purification

sit in contemplation

as many thoughts as there are stars in the constellations

with sunrises and sunsets

the heart will never forget the time spent

the people, the places

the many faces