Heart On A Sleeve

I speak about honesty and openness though I fail to practice it when it comes to matters of "me".
I shove aside what comes to the surface as I don't want to feel any hurt inside.

So much said, so little expressed.

I want to reach out but how can I -
All is not the way it used to be.
Has my  insensitivity led to my words no longer being availed?

Should I even try to explain myself,
Are you wont to give me the time.
Deep down, I wonder, do you feel me.

Solace in Solitude

Sometimes we hide behind a mask for so long that we tend to forget how we feel deep inside and who we really are.

We take life in stride, avoiding our search for the cravings of heartfelt desires. No doubt our life here is of no permanence but that does not mean we should forgo the bounties of the world that remain within the boundaries of our beliefs.

How heavy the heart and soul is, carrying weights we ought not to bear.

When will I take time to search within me in order to fulfill my life on earth.

A Warm Welcome To You

Someone thanked me for my "unconditional friendship". It was an unexpected though nice surprise. It got me thinking that I wish we could all be so honest and open with each other. The receiver accepting graciously with an open mind, when the other party intends no malice in his words; just a genuine desire for the betterment of the individual.

A warm welcome to you, my dear friend.

Let's Get Our Act Together

I'm normally one who minds my own business unless of course an issue drops onto my lap! However, it's rather disturbing when I see the abuse of authority. The sight of unhappy faces and remarks made told the story that all was not going well.

We're talking about occurrences during a blessed month. Mind you, it's not the religion that's the problem. Once again us humans have taken a wrong turn. A mighty wrong turn when self-glorification and worldly desires are placed before subservience to Him.

A web was spun, the innocent entangled victims were obliged to assist. When the observer asked if the situation was fine, the response was, "No trouble at all."

Try we must to put in a few words when things aren't going the way it should be, especially when it comes to serving Him.

If we can't be upfront, we run the danger of harbouring ill-feelings leading to the tendency of backbiting. This thus brings me to say that just yesterday, the observations were confirmed.... I don't care to hear the ugly words uttered - words which would not have arisen if we spoke with heartfelt emotions right from the start.

Stop, To Smell The Roses

Incidences in our lives happen for a reason. There are times when things aren't going the usual; we are not achieving the desired results; or when tried and trusted measures don't seem to hold any longer.

There comes a point when a shift might just hold the answer. Delve deep within; put aside the uncalled for chains of life that binds us to the unnecessary and ask, where would you really like to picture yourself ten years on.

Seek His guidance, He never fails.

Getting Closer

Denial isn't going to change the eventual outcome.

It will however, affect the ride.

She Was So Wonderful

She looked after me so well.
How could I have given up on her?
I can't turn back the time,
Can't right what I did so wrong.
She loved me so much,
Gave up so much for me.
How could I have been so blind.
There are no words to say to her anymore -
She is no longer here.
She passed on without family beside her.
I can't ask her for forgiveness
And am filled with grief.
I have done a grave error
I understand if I can't be forgiven.
But still I try and beg for forgiveness,
My only shot.
I am sorry for being heartless, cruel and not there when she needed me.
I thought I tried my best but I know now it was far from good enough.
I failed in patience, perseverance;
Filled with selfishness.
Am I fit enough to ask for Your Mercy?
I understand if deemed not.
I will have to face the consequences.
I continue to seek forgiveness for all that I have failed to deliver.
Striving on,
Thanking Allah for His reminders.
Please forgive me for my wrong doings.