Hazrat Lal Shabaz Qalandar (1177 - 1274) was a Sufi saint, philosopher and poet. Hazrat means His Holiness and Lal was for the red robes he wore. Shahbaz - King of Falcons, Qalandar - a sufi saint, poet, mystic, noble man. He preached peace and religious tolerance among Muslims and Hindus. His mysticism attracted people from all religions. A … Continue reading The Song of the Sufi
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Shifting Words
shamelessly shifting words of syrupy campaign promises did you miss it? fret not you can catch reruns every five years
A Necessary War
It was a necessary war . . . Stifled by silence, denied by justice Where oppressors reign, unexpressed pain Perhaps to battle is our nature As lava sometimes needs to rupture Released from a mountain’s tyranny Seeking its own harmony Eventually From valley to horizon, their land becomes a prison Suffocated speech, freedom out of … Continue reading A Necessary War
Disequilibrium – The Price of Civilization
I am re-posting my poem Disequilibrium as a response to Dungeon Prompt the price of civilization Disequilibrium Straightened back, learnt to walk on two Reached for the highest fruit Tamed fire, sharpened your mind Instinct on mute Trekked over lands, navigated waters Cruised through the air There would have been plenty, all to live in … Continue reading Disequilibrium – The Price of Civilization
I am entitled to…
I am entitled to… …express my rage disappointment and disgust I am entitled to… …protest at what you steal right before my eyes I am entitled to… …peace and justice and hope for my children (not just yours) I am entitled to… …plan for tomorrow without obstruction of today After all… I contribute towards Your … Continue reading I am entitled to…
Heaven’s Chains
In the beginning there was guilt... I am re-posting my poem Heaven's Chains as an entry for Dungeon Prompt Week 8: Guilt – Illuminating or Engulfing the Darkness? Was Eve a sinner or was she in fact, a savior? It was a secret of history Shrouded under the mystery Woman craved the apple tree From heaven’s chains … Continue reading Heaven’s Chains
Searching… A Dedication
Melodious voices call you five times Will you not respond? Or are we searching in the wrong places? ~~~ (He lives not within the walls of His house, but in our hearts) *** Dedicated to the innocents caught up in the atrocious ongoing hostage situation at Westgate Mall, Nairobi, Kenya. Please pray for those still … Continue reading Searching… A Dedication
Heaven’s Chains
(Heaven's Chains is a poem about Heaven through the eyes of Eve. Was Eve a sinner or perhaps a saviour? It is one of my personal favorite poems. Somehow, I found that post had been deleted. I am re-posting it now. It was a micropoem to start off with but I had a strong feeling … Continue reading Heaven’s Chains
Revelations
and why indeed are they referred to as revelations when all their meanings remain hidden under layers of verses disguised as poetry with a purpose and why indeed were they revealed for all mankind while the common worshipper relies on scholars to sift through yet continue to argue on what is true and why do … Continue reading Revelations
Disequilibrium
Straightened back, learnt to walk on two Reached for the highest fruit Tamed fire, sharpened your mind Instinct on mute Trekked over lands, navigated waters Cruised through the air There would have been plenty, all to live in affinity Paradise to share What happened Do you recall? Necessities are scarce, frivolities up for grab More … Continue reading Disequilibrium
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