Awake

Coming to the realisation, as the people around the world suffer.

As the world watches as we do nothing, just because of the hatred we harbour.

They’re running out of time, just trying to find the exit.

We live in a country less sympathetic, allergic to refugees, pushing for brexit.

Set sail, take heed, offer help. I hear the cries.

We cannot make dua or offer wealth. Did we really try?

Sitting at a distance as we embrace our loved ones but we don’t understand.

Sitting behind the screens while the world just doesn’t give a damn.

The question I ask is,

Are we really awake?

Are we fully conscience of the decisions we make?

Worship our lord, I know we all fall short.

We’re trailed and tested and Allah knows our fate.

But are we doing all we can to help the people, the people suffering.

I fear that it may just be too late.

#Areyouawake?

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A Smile Amidst Chaos

The dusty air brings water to my eyes
But my heart is filled with more than just the tears
My eyes see more than just the depression
I could never tell the truth from the lies
Sunshine seeps into my haven
Morning sun, a cup of tea and a peace of mind
Cracks in the terrace
The same cracks that show a glimmer of hope time to time
A head filled with pain and worries
Is also a head filled with precious memories I’m too content, sometimes atleast
A sense of belonging
I’m where I’m meant to be
Even if it is not where I’m supposed to be
I remind myself, I too forget, at times
A walk nearby shows me more than any Story I’ve ever heard
For people walking by
Surely I’ve seen the world
I can be alone
By no means am I ever lonely
I’m surrounded
With familiarity, security, family
God help my soul
For it is you who gives
If not, its you who guides
A smile amidst chaos
There are many reasons to be alive

Empty

I feel so empty

But I may show a face full of life

Not afraid to live a lie

I feel so empty

All I have is memories

But nothing to look forward too

for I have lost

what I had fought for

I feel so empty

I’ve given up on wants and needs

I’m too comfortable having nothing

I’m too content to act

I feel so empty

Maybe because I cannot do anything

Maybe because I have nothing to live for

I feel so empty

Only because

Only because

I guess I just want to be

Anxiety

My boat sinks slowly 

I tend to worry about the Inevitable

Stricken by anxiety 

Maybe I’m just a fool, Over thinking, Over analyzing

I can’t help but feel edgy 

I can’t do anything but wait

As I juggle my brain, time and faith

The water rises, I take deep breaths

I close my eyes and prepare to dive 

in the depths of my mind

 All I have is this anxiety 

At least I think I do

As for now I’ll swim in this deep deep ocean 

Because that’s all I can do 

Swim or drown in my sea of thoughts.

Something to think about #16

Eyes don’t lie, the heart may, the tongue may but eyes don’t lie. 

Stepping Stones

I ignore.

I procrastinate.

I underestimate.

I chill.

I say

I fail.

I listen.

I learn.

I work.

I act.

I succeed.

People who don’t make mistakes as often as those who make many seem to make the biggest ones.

Origami

Play with my paper heart
Make a paper boat from my heart
So that I stay afloat
Over the sea of mistakes 
I just can’t seem to sail across

Simply Better

I won’t wrong you

Like you have wronged me

I am simply better

I won’t hurt you

Like you have hurt me

I am simply better

I don’t believe in an eye for an eye

for I cannot bear that on my conscience

I don’t just strive to be a good person

I strive to be simply better

Something to think about #14

Perhaps patience is just a myth. People don’t think about how their actions today can affect their future tomorrow.