Showing posts with label poetry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label poetry. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

30 days of creativity, day 15: moon eclipse haiku

eclipse of the moon
like veils covering your eyes
burn them with your love

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

random rock poem

today is day 14 of 30 days of creativity! here's a random piece of poetry that I saw on a rock on the street, couldn't help but take a picture of it:


it seems to say:

An angel face smiles to me
Wader (?) a hidlight (?) of tragedy
That smile used to give me warmth
Farewell, no words to say beside the mark on your grave
And the lord's forever burning candles

after a bit of googling, it seems to be a song by nightwish, angels fall first:



and here are the lyrics:

An angelface smiles to me
Under a headline of tragedy
That smile used to give me warmth
Farewell - no words to say
beside the cross on your grave
and those forever burning candles

Saturday, April 23, 2011

the end of class

While we wait for the mousse
Everything else is coming loose
We're sharing our arts and creations
And we find there are no limitations

Poems, paintings and songs
We find ourselves in different lands
As what we've done leaves our hands
In the arts we see no wrongs

With the help of water color
The tune of a guitar
Using modern technology
And even some ground tea

This evening marks the end of three months
We've shared laughter, joy and many songs
Walls come down, fears gone away
And we all end this, with a big fat YAY!

Saturday, April 02, 2011

this is prayer

inspired by the poem This is faith by Ruhiyyih Khanum and unit 2 on Prayer of Ruhi book 1.

To be in His nearness while on earth
To attain the Divine Presence in the physical world
To beseech, supplicate and ask for assistance
This is prayer.

The natural impulse in a world of nature
The light unto the ocean of His Presence
The sweetest thing in the world of existence
This is prayer.

A connection to the divine worlds far away
A fire that burns the invisible veils
A loving conversation with your Creator
This is prayer.

Creates spirituality, mindfulness and celestial feelings
Guidance to the path of God
Food for your soul
This is prayer.

Drawing closer to God without movement
Listening for an answer without a sound
Enjoying spiritual nourishment without feeling full
The ladder between earth and heaven without climbing
This is prayer.

Make of my prayer a fire to burn away the veils
And lead me to Thy presence.

Friday, March 25, 2011

I'm not creative

I'm not creative
I can't write
Words don't flow out of my pen
My narratives don't captivate
And I have no point to my stories
But if God is the Fashioner, maybe I can try.

I'm not creative
I can't paint
Colors don't jump from my brush
My landscapes are boring
And I have no imagination
But if I am created in the image of God, I think I can try.

I'm not creative
I can't dance
Beats don't pulse through my body
My movements are stiff
And I have no coordination
But if art is worshipping God, I think I should try.

I'm not creative
I can't sing
Melodies don't spring from my lungs
My voice carries no tune
And I have no vocal range
But if artists advance the affairs of mankind, I have to try.

God is the Fashioner, the Creator
I have been created in the image of God
If art is worshiping God
And artists advance the affairs of mankind
I help transform hearts with my arts
I will try.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

haiku of the day

fasting is over
now your soul has been recharged
a new day is here

Saturday, March 19, 2011

haiku of the day

spirit of service
in everything you do
now let your soul soar

Friday, March 18, 2011

haiku of the day

the Queen of Carmel
a beacon of light and hope
shine your light world-wide

Thursday, March 17, 2011

haiku of the day

waiting for wonder
a source of inspiration
elevate(s) your soul

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

haiku of the day

oneness of mankind
unity, diversity
earth is one country

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

haiku of the day

to improve the world
we use creativity
start imagining

Monday, March 14, 2011

haiku of the day

my service comes first
in service I gain knowledge
service is prayer

Sunday, March 13, 2011

haiku of the day

great joy in service
helping friends is like praying
it benefits both

Saturday, March 12, 2011

haiku of the day

my hair is short now
but my soul remains the same
where are you looking?

Friday, March 11, 2011

haiku of the day

your difficulties
are nothing but stepping stones
helping you grow more

Thursday, March 10, 2011

haiku of the day

best time of my life
twelve hundred thirty four days
complete gratitude

Wednesday, March 09, 2011

haiku of the day

poetry connects
conveying deep messages
using simple words

Tuesday, March 08, 2011

haiku of the day

see the rain pouring
like the love of God for all
ignoring no one

Monday, March 07, 2011

haiku of the day

while we are fasting
we stop eating at sunrise
and focus on God

Sunday, March 06, 2011

haiku of the day

Haram-i-Aqdas
the Most Holy Spot on earth
my soul is at home