she followed a trail of white rose petals jasmine scented white candles white truffles lay on white pillow cases ... fade to white *** in this year and beyond, may we seek refuge in the strength of white ~ peace
Tag: Peace
Raag Ashaqi
I have been sitting in at my daughter's harmonium lessons, and though the teacher encouraged me to learn, I found it all too complicated. I have never played a musical instrument. But a few weeks ago, after a deep breathing and meditation session, just suddenly I was determined to give it a go. And I … Continue reading Raag Ashaqi
Reawakening the Lost Humanity
This is a post about humanity. I know with the state of our world today, perhaps you like me are losing hope in us humans. What have we become? Self-centred, beyond reason, greedy and as for empathy....does that mean anything to anyone anymore? Let me take you on a journey to paradise, don't worry you … Continue reading Reawakening the Lost Humanity
the power of tranquility
trapped by its calm reflection the sky in sea appears helpless a message for all never underestimate the power of tranquility waves roar and crash though they accept sovereignty of the moon detached, a vision of ease for all the noise of thunder it has not the ability to strike nor to illuminate the heavens … Continue reading the power of tranquility
war, for peace
Yesterday's prompt was War, for Peace. Here is my contribution: Seems like it's easier to go to war, for peace requires restraint, forgiveness, forgetting and moving on But which will make you happier? Which reminded me of what my younger daughter had declared (at age 7): Peace smells like ice cream And here is the … Continue reading war, for peace
Farewell Ramadhan …
When you go within to communicate with your soul And pray, you are rising to meet in the ethers those Who – like you – are praying at that very moment And whom, save in prayer, you would otherwise Never be able to contact or meet. ~ Kabir
depth of the ocean
~ the sea cutter could not fathom the depth of the ocean where darkness lies untouched by sound nature is at peace ~
Another Man’s Grave
Standing in another man's grave Praying to another man's God Peace for another lifetime And another sun sets forever
Death Wish
dressed in royal robes she lay on her couch faithful asp fulfills her death wish dignity intact rest in peace queen of the nile I was fascinated by the life of Cleopatra when I read her biography. This verse, I dedicate to her memory.
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
SONYA KASSAM 