Poetry

December 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

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Deception, Dishonesty, Double-Lives, Honesty, Integrity, Truthfulness
December 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

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Aisha Khan, Aisha Khan has been found, Aisha Khan is safe, Aisha Khan returns home
December 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

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40 Under 40, Influential Muslims, Influential Muslims under 40, Modest Beautiful Magazine
December 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

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Aisha Khan, Aisha Khan Missing, Find Aisha, Find Aisha Khan, JohnsonCounty Community Community College, Kansas, Kansas Edwards Campus, Kidnapping, Missing, Missing-Persons, Missing-Students
December 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
December 11, 2011

My thoughts on the Past, Present & Future:

Past: Previous actions of one’s self which can’t be reversed or taken back once set. Affirmation of what has been witnessed, along with accomplishment & regret. Signs from Allah teaching us to behave later on and what never to do again. Tantamount to necessity of reflection, only my ever distant memories remain. Gareth Bryant/2011 Present: Continue reading

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Future, Past, Present
December 8, 2011

My thoughts on Slander:

Slander!!! Stains on the good name of a person will oftentimes never vanish. Like a dark, ugly coat of paint that does nothing except tarnish. Accusations against individual honor & integrity is just deplorable. Nothing about ruining someone’s reputation is cool, it’s horrible. Depressing it is, when someone thinks that character-bashing has any merit. Enumerable, Continue reading

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Gossip, Mudslinging, Reputation, Slander
December 7, 2011

My thoughts on Ingratitude:

Ingratitude: Incompetent, incapable, unruly, worthless, despicable is I. Nonetheless, I pretend that I am the source of my supply. Grave will be my affair with my Lord, whenever He is not praised. Revenge will be His; when He is not given credit, He’s not pleased. Arrogance is a poison of the Heart, it corrupts the Continue reading

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Arrogance, Ingratitude, Pride, Resentment
December 7, 2011

My thoughts on Gratitude:

Gratitude: Great are all the enumerable favors that Allah has given me. Received without Him wanting payback, He gives for free. And, He only requires that we devote ourselves to Him solely. This service, which we owe our owner, is for Him exclusively. I must always remind myself that Allah is my benefactor. The obligation Continue reading

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Appreciation, Contempt, Gratitude, Humility, Thankfulness
December 3, 2011

My thoughts on Truths & Lies:

The Truth behind the Lie: We all want to live comfortable lies. Yeah, I said lies…just lies, not lives. We never want to come to terms with truths. We are too afraid to receive an honest bruise. We must all decide for ourselves what’s real & what’s fake. It’s no easy task; there’s no way Continue reading

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Deception, Fallacies, Falsehood, Honesty, Integrity, Lie, Lies, Truth, Truths