Muslim Poets
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“Shine”
A feeling divine The light sets behind the pines A pack of wolves whine Hunting has its time The old country doesn’t mind Something undefined A natural lust Hunger wants us to survive Moths all turn to dust Drugs turn men to crime Words left dead without a rhyme Murder the despised Turning to the… Continue reading
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My Solace from Chaos
I’m constantly lambasted by hardship… …as adversity strikes just like a whip… …I’m completely lost in the Forests of trials & uncertainty… …as the Wolves of deception just hunt after me tirelessly… …I’m surrounded by Dessert, as my barren hopes & dreams, carried away from my reach, by the Winds of Providence… …I came to… Continue reading
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Gareth Bryant vs. Cyrus McGoldrick:
Author’s-Note: Every month I’ll be conducting a Poetic-Challenge, challenging various poets, whom I personally know/interact with, just for the sake of sharpening/improving my own poetry, general-goodwill, respect for my fellow “Brethren of the Paper & Pen”, and to just see who from among us has the best “Poetry-Skillz”…Every month, I’ll be picking a brand-new Poetic-Challenger,… Continue reading
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Gareth Bryant vs. Humza Oza:
Author’s Note: Every month I’ll be conducting a Poetic-Challenge, challenging various poets, whom I personally know/interact with, just for the sake of sharpening/improving my own poetry, general-goodwill, respect for my fellow “Brethren of the Paper & Pen”, and to just see who from among us has the best “Poetry-Skillz”…Every month, I’ll be picking a brand-new… Continue reading
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Poetic-Challenge: Gareth Bryant vs. Neghena Hamidi
Author’s Note: Every month I’ll be conducting a Poetic-Challenge, challenging various poets, whom I personally know/interact with, just for the sake of sharpening/improving my own poetry, general-goodwill, respect for my fellow “Brethren of the Paper & Pen”, and to just see who from among us has the best “Poetry-Skillz”…Every month, I’ll be picking a brand-new… Continue reading
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The Horrible Irking!!!
There are types that irk me Those who like to see me quiet preferably with a burqa below my knees Those who get upset when challenged And believe I can’t manage Judging with the eyes And the ears Who are oblivious to the faint tears Brother and sister? More like a victim and an accuser… Continue reading
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The Results of a Broken-Home: When Someone feels they’re all-alone
Author’s note: Neghena Hamidi, a young, new, literary-artist, has graced my blogpage, with a very endearing poem, about the ill-effects of a pathological homelife-experience. The piece itself is very captivating, describing, in detail, how someone may, and sadly, often, ends up, as a result of negativity in their lives, from home. I walked past both… Continue reading
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The Muslimah’s Outcry:
dear brothers and sisters in humanity what is it that you feel when you see me? is it shame, disgust, fear or sympathy? because i need none of it, i just need you to hear me i am freer than you can imagine in my heart soul and mind free from the oppression of the… Continue reading
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The Religion: By Bobby Allen Poe
Author’s note: Annam Choudhry, who goes by the pen-name moniker of “Bobby Allen Poe” or also just “Bobby”, has written a delightful Islamic spin on the classic Edgar Allen Poe story, “The Raven”…enjoy. Enjoyments in this world are plenty Distractions, simply, some unhealthy But when death comes knocking at your door Suddenly comes knocking, knocking… Continue reading
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Ammar AlShukry: Fellow Poetic-Rival & Friend
I’ve known this guy, since like forever…which is too-long (just-kiddin’)…HA HA HA. Anyway…what’s the best way for me to describe him? Let’s see: great Muslim bro., great literary-artist, great person to seek advice from & to vibe wit…yeah…that’s enough, for now. He has graciously-agreed to share some of his poetic ambiance onto my blogsite,… Continue reading