It was not a fight over land, nor power, not even wealth... One man stood up for dignity, equality and justice... A lesson for today Some pages of history never fade away... The mighty are brought down not by those mightier but by those more humble than them... He is Hussain (This poem was partly … Continue reading It only takes one man
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Through the eyes of a 12 year old
The title for Dungeon Prompts Week 11 is Peace - Just a word? What does it mean to you? Well whenever I hear the word "Peace" I immediately think of the poem my daughter aged 12 at the time wrote. If I tried, I could not express "Peace" in a better way. In particular, I … Continue reading Through the eyes of a 12 year old
The Bird and the Lady
Through the open door In flew a little bird Deftly scooped up the seeds Returning It felt a slight breeze As the door closed Confused Fluttering It spotted The pale blueness of the sky The welcoming softness of the clouds The soothing green of the trees But, all was out of reach As a clear … Continue reading The Bird and the Lady
Fear not, my child
Unsteady weak knobbly knees Blurry world through long eyelashes Drooling mouth taste of milk Nose twitching what a trick Gentle push it resists Stand up baby, mama persists Falling the only way to learn Long strides none can outrun Fear not the mighty lion For it will keep on trying Smell enemies in time Live … Continue reading Fear not, my child
A falcon’s flight
A falcon flies with full freedom Yet precise in its path Breaking boundaries, beyond stars surpassing space To the lightest atmosphere, where nothing can exist Your inhibitions are in vain No one to mock you, nor any to inspire Except yourself... Elevate your deepest desires to determine your destiny With speed equal to none The … Continue reading A falcon’s flight
Strands of Saffron
Strands of Saffron Are those strands of saffron on the sand, or the trickle of blood from that faraway land? Where the crimson setting of the sun, bore witness to the grief of each one Are those stars twinkling up high, look closely… teardrops glisten in the sky The moon hunches over in sorrow, as … Continue reading Strands of Saffron
Nothing Is Ever Dead
Nothing Is Ever Dead Where the flower sprouts From the barren stone Bees gather to suck its nectar The tree leans to offer shade Nothing is ever dead Guitar strums through the room Though she is dulled from school Curtains dance in tune Soft music is played Nothing is ever dead As the restless mind … Continue reading Nothing Is Ever Dead
The Happy Laughter of Children
(make a child laugh today) The Happy Laughter of Children Nose crinkling Mouth twitching Pouring out smiles With twinkling eyes A burst of laughter Echoing for long after Like A wave of glitter Million butterflies flitter Hiccups double fold Stars of diamond and gold Sunset with moonrise Thrilling rainbow slides Whirl like a sufi Hold … Continue reading The Happy Laughter of Children
More Than Words
(feel the beat walk the talk) More Than Words Words resound through the world Like honey melting on warm toast Like an arrow to the mind Released with perfect aim Like a tickle into a smile Memories of them days A fire burning in the heart When your beloved needs to part Let the words … Continue reading More Than Words
SONYA KASSAM 