when the lord lent his legacy forgotten was the warning that each heart will view it uniquely so judge not lest ye be judged
A little about me. . . and my favourite poem
I can say I have been writing for about a year and a half now. . . regularly and consistently. I have over 80 posts on my blog, a couple of unpublished poems, a couple of ideas for poems, a lot of micropoetry yet to be published. For a person who never even felt the … Continue reading A little about me. . . and my favourite poem
Fire and Ice
fire and ice argued about who was the stronger and when they fought destroyed each other all that remained was a puddle of warm water
It only takes one man
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
Mischief of the Moon
when the mischievous moon taunted from the shadow's edge the sun was reminded that it was merely another star
Perfected Perfection
when you have perfected perfection what more purpose will you pursue?
the house of god
the house of god is closed for the day the seeker is turned away his needs in discord with the custodian’s timings why is it that taverns have longer opening hours where men find more comfort together in a strange watering hole than they do in an unfamiliar mosque or a temple in a distant … Continue reading the house of god
When wishes collide
when wishes collide it is i who shall abide i care less for pride more that i am your bride ... that is till i discover your weak side
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
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…
SONYA KASSAM 