Peace - Some wise thoughts from KimberLite (then aged 12) The war breaks out once again Will there be benefits to gain? Oh Allah, please help us Please bring us peace Do we really need war? Do we have to fight each other? Do they not realize That they cause pain and cries But what … Continue reading Peace
The Humble Beads
The Humble BeadsWhispering lips Wrinkled fingers Roll the smooth beads ....Awe ....Respect ....Humility The moment when from him we came Until to him we return Not a leaf stirs Without his knowledge The power of one He is greatRhythm altered Beads slide with purpose Over the unifying thread ....Gratitude ....Beneficence ....Mercy A time to count … Continue reading The Humble Beads
Keep It Hidden
Keep It Hidden Lower your gaze Expressions betray Lock your lips Words speak double Freeze the fire in your heart Misconstrued passion Cloak your mind Incoherent thoughts Shroud yourself Dark heavy veil Keep it hidden (Reading an autobiography recently reminded me how much courage it takes to speak of our own lives. Many of us would "Keep it Hidden")
When A Man Prays
When A Man Prays Sunlight turns to gold dust Prism in each rain droplet Majestic mountain bows Waterfall breaks into a pause Desert sand cool as mist Rose buds carpet the feet Angels lay down their wings Holy water starts to spring Mischief does not dare Sin smells of fear and God is obligated To … Continue reading When A Man Prays
Forever Friend
Forever Friend You conceal the pages I read between the lines Spinning tales in jest I sense you’re nervous Within the fortress of pride A maze of isolation Running away How far will you go? Indelible footprints Life comes full circle I have waited for you … … your forever friend
I Wait…
I wait... I wait the patience of a pauper squatting outside the walls Alms from the faithful streaming out of God's house I forget hunger for a day they forget me for another six
You Look Like Me
You Look Like Me Your smile glows like mine Tears drop when we’re crying Hunger hurts me and you Yet hope fills us anew Perhaps our names differ But your words seem familiar The same struggles we face As our pay vanishes with no trace The soil feeds us together Both of us wary of … Continue reading You Look Like Me
The Master and the Student
(When the student is ready, the master appears...) The Master and the Student She knocked on the door of the Master He gently took his Student by the hand Onto the path of realization Though the Master himself was tested severely And the Student stumbled often They held on tight Through laughter and pain Persisted … Continue reading The Master and the Student
The Shadows Reveal
The Shadows Reveal Gathering the insignificant You call for loyalty Plead calm, also unity The shadows reveal Incitement brewed in the hood Congregating sleepily with colleagues Each week you scream A voice for the voiceless The shadows reveal Your pockets laden to the brim “Live with dignity Sanitation and security” So you light their candles … Continue reading The Shadows Reveal
Inkdrops From Her Eyes
Inkdrops From Her Eyes Fingers gripping the pen Frozen in time Forehead heavy with thoughts Heart brimming full of secrets Words shying behind lips Inkdrops from her eyes Trickling down pale cheeks Vague blots on paper Facing the sweet warm sun Stillness of breath Butterflies adorn her hair As she lays herself down On the soft grass Fear no … Continue reading Inkdrops From Her Eyes
SONYA KASSAM 