GB Writes

I write therefore I am/I am what I write

Poetry

01/18/2012

My Thoughts on my Father

My Plantation-Of-Pain Author’s note: I know how much having a father has been important in my life, regardless of the fact that he wasn’t even a Muslim & died when I was very young. I thought that it would be good to just share this importance to you all-I’m often left thinking, to myself, that… Continue reading

Activism, Community-Service, Culture, Islam & Activism, Muslim Writers, Muslims & Activism, Poetry, Religion, Self-Discovery, Self-Empowerment, Self-Therapy, Social-Awareness, Writing, Youth-Empowerment

Child, Children, Dad, Dads, Dead-Beat Dad, Dead-Beat Dads, Father, Fatherhood, Fathers, Parent, Parenthood, Parents
01/10/2012

My thoughts on Feminism (The hatred & disrespect of Men):

Author’s note: Since I’ve already written a poem about Misogyny, it’s just as fair to write one about Feminism as well. Feminism, as we know it to be has been incepted to be an alternative for women to Misogyny, to combat Misogyny even. However, unfortunately, it has begun to cause the same ill-affects that Misogyny… Continue reading

Activism, Community-Service, Culture, Domestic-Violence, Islam & Activism, Muslims & Activism, Poetry, Religion, Sarcasm, Self-Discovery, Self-Empowerment, Self-Therapy, Social-Awareness, Writing, Youth-Empowerment

Bias, Disrespect, Feminsim, Gender, Gender-Bias, Hate, Hatred for Men, Misogyny
01/10/2012

My thoughts on what Allah sees

al-Muqaddimah/Prelude It’s very important that we (regardless to whether you’re a Muslim or Non-Muslim) reflect upon what the Creator of the Universe sees us saying and doing, as well as what He sees within our minds & hearts. Most of us just live our lives with only minimal to no reflection of how we’re being… Continue reading

Activism, Community-Service, Culture, Islam & Activism, Muslim Writers, Muslims & Activism, Poetry, Religion, Self-Discovery, Self-Empowerment, Self-Therapy, Social-Awareness, Writing, Youth-Empowerment

Afterlife, Allah, Fire, Hell, Hereafter, Improvement, Redemption, Repentance, Security
01/04/2012

My thoughts on Water: Part II (The Poem)

Author’s note: This is part two, of the two-part series that I’ve presented, about the Water-Crisis & our obligation as those who can make a serious difference to do something about it. Water is Vital: We’re all in need of this blessing, regardless of our religions, ethnicities, genders and ages. Acquisition of this precious resource… Continue reading

Activism, Africa, Community-Service, Culture, Economy, Famine, Global Economy, Global Politics, Haiti, Horn of Africa, Islam & Activism, Muslim Writers, Muslims & Activism, Poetry, Political-Awareness, Religion, Self-Discovery, Self-Empowerment, Self-Therapy, Social-Awareness, Somalia, U.N.-Relief, U.S. Economy, U.S. Politics, United Nations, Wall Street, Writing, Youth-Empowerment

Charity, Charity Water, Clean-Water, Disease, Malaria, Water, Water Scarcity, Water-Crisis, Water-Shortages, Water-Wars
12/26/2011

My thoughts on 2012:

Author’s note: In light of all of the anxiety surrounding 2012, with all of the Sci-Fi movies that have come out, all of the documentaries, and Nostradamus-type prophecies about the end of the world, begin in the year 2012, I’ve decided to put everyone’s heart at ease, by reminding all of us that Allah, the… Continue reading

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2012, Climate-Change, December 31st, End of the World, End of the World Theories, January 1st, New Year’s, New Year’s Day, New Year’s Eve, Prophecies about 2012
12/23/2011

My thoughts on Deception:

The Double-Life: The double-life is in each & every one of us. Attempting to live two lives is totally arduous. We think that we know people so well; but, what you see is just a facade. Once you begin a double-life path, you must at all times be on your guard. You’re willing to do… Continue reading

Activism, Community-Service, Culture, Islam & Activism, Muslim Writers, Muslims & Activism, Poetry, Religion, Sarcasm, Self-Discovery, Self-Empowerment, Self-Therapy, Social-Awareness, Youth-Empowerment

Deception, Dishonesty, Double-Lives, Honesty, Integrity, Truthfulness
12/22/2011

My thoughts on Aisha Khan (Part II):

This poem is in celebration of the confirmation of Aisha Khan, a student of Johnson County Community College, in Kansas, being found alive as well as unharmed in any way: Welcome home, Aisha!!! You’re back, and we’re glad that you’re safe & sound. I’m happy that you’ve finally been discovered & found. You had us… Continue reading

Activism, College-Life, Community-Service, Culture, Islam & Activism, Muslim Writers, Muslims & Activism, Poetry, Political-Awareness, Self-Discovery, Self-Empowerment, Self-Therapy, Social-Awareness, Writing, Youth-Empowerment

Aisha Khan, Aisha Khan has been found, Aisha Khan is safe, Aisha Khan returns home
12/20/2011

My nomination for Modest Beautiful Muslima Magazine’s 40 Under 40 Editon:

I’ve been nominated for the 40 Under 40 sponsored, by Modest Beautiful Magazine, recognizing & celebrating the most influential Muslims in the world, under the age of 40, which will be featured in the Feburary 2012 edition of Modest Beautiful Magazine. You can vote for me here: http://www.mbmuslima.com/index.html/40under40/gareth-bryant Continue reading

Activism, College, College-Life, Community-Service, Culture, Islam & Activism, Muslim Student Association, Muslim Writers, Muslims & Activism, Muslims at College, Poetry, Religion, Self-Discovery, Self-Empowerment, Self-Therapy, Social-Awareness, Writing, Youth-Empowerment

40 Under 40, Influential Muslims, Influential Muslims under 40, Modest Beautiful Magazine
12/20/2011

My thoughts on Aisha Khan:

Author’s note: This poem is in commemoration of Aisha Khan, a student at Johnson County Community College, in Kansas, who has been missing since December 16th, 2011. It is my sincere hope that this poem will raise awareness about her & will also encourage anyone & everyone with any type of information about her to… Continue reading

Activism, College, College-Life, Community-Service, Culture, Global Politics, Islam & Activism, Muslim Student Association, Muslim Writers, Muslims & Activism, Muslims at College, Poetry, Self-Discovery, Self-Empowerment, Self-Therapy, Social-Awareness, U.S. Politics, Writing, Youth-Empowerment

Aisha Khan, Aisha Khan Missing, Find Aisha, Find Aisha Khan, JohnsonCounty Community Community College, Kansas, Kansas Edwards Campus, Kidnapping, Missing, Missing-Persons, Missing-Students
12/12/2011

My thoughts on Carelessness:

Nobody cares: Whenever you are on your last-leg, you are expected to run a whole mile. But, if you can’t deliver, people front on you & treat you mad funny-style. They only want you for what you have, not for who you are. But, when you are in need, they’re always so distant and far.… Continue reading

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Carelessness, Manipulation