Sudoku to me holds a very special place. It triggers nostalgic memories of what was a testing time for me. This is a throwback to memories of once upon a time, when my spare time was filled with sudoku.
Crowning Glory?
PoetryIt’s a wrap
PoetryIt’s that time of the year… where everyone seems to look back and think about resolutions made at the dawn of 2019…
It seems like yesterday that I wrote a post on What a year it’s been! and here I am 12 months later…
This post is actually “Take2” of “It’s a wrap! Take 1 alas, I forgot to save 😔
Wind
PoetryA cool wind that takes the fatigue away
A cool breeze to ease the worries away
A smile to show that here I contently lay
As the wind continues to blow my way
Downpours
Poetry, WeatherSuddenly and out of the blue
With little or no warning at all
Pours the rain
In torrents
Break Free
PoetryI hear you…
PoetrySocial media and keyboard warriors
Where the power of words
Have caused such mayhem
Where everyone seems to be judging another
And then going on to say never judge a book by its cover
The Need of the Hour
PoetryAt this tragic time enveloping my beautiful isle – we’ve all been reduced to “keyboard warriors“.
Google describes a keyboard warrior as:
“A person who behaves aggressively and/or in an inflammatory manner in online text-based discussion media”
I dislike the term aggressively or in an inflammatory manner! There’s no need for aggression and ignition of any sort!
Instead, to me a keyboard warrior is someone who resorts to expressing their feelings and opinions using words as a tool – no need to rebuke or ignite!
It’s peace all the way 😊
#notinmyname
PoetryAtrocities committed
We denounce and deny.
Disrupting lives
We hurt from the ache and the pain this has caused
Ocean Giants
geography, Poetry, TravelsAfter Embarking on a whale watching escapade – Alhamdulillah I made an addition to my Eeman Booster – III series. That was a rambling of sorts.
This post is an attempt to capture my thoughts through poetry…
Eeman Booster – III
geography, Ramblings, TravelsAnd (remember) when Ibrahim (Abraham) said, “My Lord! Show me how You give life to the dead.” He (Allah) said: “Do you not believe?” He [Ibrahim (Abraham)] said: “Yes (I believe), but to be stronger in Faith.” ….
(Surah Baqarah : Verse 260)
Certainly we believe in Him who created us and all that exists. But occasionally witnessing the marvels of His creations, their synchrony, their might and power gives us that eeman boosting moment where, as Prophet Abraham said it enables us to be stronger in faith and affirm our faith in He who created us and all that exists.
Write what you want to read about
RamblingsAll writers (or at least wannabe writers as is my case) will understand, finding their yen, finding a prompt to get the juices flowing, the mind ticking and harnessing this whirlwind of thoughts, opinions and emotions is nerve wracking.
Mercy
PoetryThe well runs dry
And I wonder why
The skies withhold
The merciful downpour
The flow from rivers
Is reduced to a trickle
What am I to do?
Knowledge, PoetryYou came to me for comfort
You came to me for solace
You came to me for words of advice
I can’t help but panic – for
What am I to do?
Eeman Boosters – II
Knowledge, RamblingsThey believed when no one did
They turned a blind eye against ridicule and scorn
They forsaked their wealth and their lives
They forewent abuse and torture
All for their belief
Time
Knowledge, PoetryIt seems the Day is nearing
I shall run out of time I keep fearing
For in my race to succeeding
I fall short in commandments ordering
#TBT to Motherhood
Parenting, PoetryNew mum –
I was one once!
I realize the excitement, the ardor, the need for the “best”.
The best of everything that we can possibly give them and surround them with.
A post which made me go down memory lane- 13 years down memory lane.
Alhamdulillah for those souls that give us both joy and drive us insane. 🙂
Eeman Boosters- 1
geography, Knowledge, RamblingsAs Muslims we believe that everything happens according to Allah’s plan and will. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined that my teaching Geography would have a relation/ connection on my faith to the Almighty.
I never thought that it could increase my Eeman
I never thought that I would appreciate this faith so much
I never imagined that it could lead me to affirming my Rabb’s Lordship
Certainly
أشهد أن لا إله الله و أشهد أن محمد عبده و رسـوله
I attest that none has the right to be worshiped except Allah and that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.
SubhanaAllah.
Alhamdulillah!
Family, Ramblings“An attitude of gratitude”
We all have those good days and bad days. I’d like to think we are allowed to- after all that’s what makes us human. Like many of you out there, we always always find something or the other to make us annoyed and fret about. So like you out there, reading this post – ironically in between all those mooning and moaning I do spit out Alhamdulillah as often as I remember.
Water
PoetryWater, water everywhere
We waste you, without care
Water, water everywhere
Abundant, yet so rare.
Speak
UncategorizedStepping out of comfort zone and talking to a group of strangers is no easy feat. Voicing our deepest thoughts and feelings takes courage. This piece titled “speak” was delivered at an evening titled “Express Creativity through Positivity” a forum by iiwords for sisters to share their ramblings.
The power of Intention
PoetryWhen the soles of your feet scream
When every step you take
Is amidst great pain
And yet
You keep going
It’s because – you have purpose.
When your to-do list overflows
When every chore you attend
Gives you immense satisfaction
And Yet
The list shows no sign of abating
You keep going
It’s because – you have purpose
Keep going little one,
The road may seem unwinding
The path may seem daunting,
Never ending and intimidating.
Keep going little one,
What matters is – that you keep going
Though the steps may seem to falter
Though the tread may be at snails pace
Keep going
Because – you have purpose.
Sleep well, little one
You need to rest.
Sleep well, little one
There’s much to do.
Sleep well, little one
Rest if you must
But give up not.
For you – have purpose.
Pick your battles – take 2
PoetrySo much happening around
So many thoughts unfurling
So much emotion involved
At the news that’s kept repeating
The New Normal…
Poetry, RamblingsMuch has changed because of Covid.
It’s highlighted the joys of the simple and the mundane.
It’s highlighted how much we took for granted…
The value of water will only be known when the well goes dry…
I’ve gotten so used to praying at home
I’ve almost forgotten how it was to go the masjid
I’ve gotten so used to buying online
I’ve almost forgotten how it feels to go shopping
I’ve gotten so used to learning from home
I’ve almost forgotten my journeys to school
I’ve gotten so used to teaching from home
I’ve almost forgotten how my classroom looked like
I’ve gotten so used to staying indoors
I’ve almost forgotten how bad the traffic can be
How brutal the heat is
I’ve gotten so used to this new normal
It seems sad
how much
I took life’s simple joys for granted.
December 2020
Little did I know
PoetryOur path in life,
What we plan and what we actually end up doing.
What we expect and what we get..
SubhanaAllah.
Indeed He is the best of planners and the best disposer of affairs.
Surprises!
PoetryWho doesn’t love a surprise. Young or old, surprises – the good kind puts a smile on our face and gives us joy, it makes our day!
Butter Dish
PoetryHave you ever? Has second thought before buying something… sometimes we don’t listen to our inner selves. Well, that’s what I did. When I bought this butter dish.
Here’s our story…
Idle…
PoetryRelax
PoetryBreathe in
Breathe out
Take it a day at a time
Though tasks seem overwhelming
Though tasks seem never ending
And you find yourself swimming
Struggling hard to stay afloat
And simply not drown.
The rush will subside
Take it a day at a time
Breathe in
Breathe out
With hardship comes ease.
With difficulty comes relief.
Worry not
Fret not
Breathe in
Breathe out
With divine aid and blessings
YOU shall be fine!
Hybrids we are!
PoetryI am Sri Lankan
I am Muslim
I am a Sri Lankan Muslim
There is no difference therein.