Poetry
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Below is a poem from my upcoming book, “Recognising the Beloved” – a set of poetry dedicated to specific ahadith telling descriptions of the Prophet (peace be upon him). One hadith acts as a chapter, under which is a poem exploring the hadith; the following chapter is a new hadith containing a different description and
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Nothing like some nostalgia… my affliction. But also blessing. And this is what I try to say in this poem, to explore this dual-nature of looking back at past memories. We are often told to let go of the past, and for good reason I believe. We shouldn’t cling to what has left us, particularly
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Should greatness be the aim, or simplicity? Are the two mutually exclusive or can they go hand-in-hand? I guess it all comes down to defining what they are, which begs the question about what definition are we going to adhere to. For me personally, and it’s what I explore in the poem, greatness links with
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I wonder if the poetry of Heaven Will be as beautiful as poetry of Earth? For Heaven is nothing but bliss and joy, But it is pain that produces great art! In Heaven, we can no longer cry of separation. In Heaven, we can no longer worry for our sins. In Heaven, we can no
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You’re a fable. You’re a myth. Beauty like yours exits only in tales. Love like this exists only in stories. Yet here you are. You are a dream come to life. So don’t go. I want to see this dream forever. I’m moving forward, oh yes, I believe. Yet I feel I’m being pulled back
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