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Faith Friday: Believe

Hi to my new readers! 

If you're here for my poetry fest entries, go one post down. If you're here for my entry for Ali Cross's blog fest, it's a little different than you expect but enjoy!

Unexpected Turns

It's Independence day
or just the fourth or July
if you want to call it that
yet that doesn't matter
when something unexpected happens.

Going to Niagara Falls as a family
was the plan,
but having sat in a car for 8 hours
and being surrounded by boys
was too much.

My body ached
emotionally and physically
I wanted to be alone.

I got that for a few
but my little cousin
also stayed behind
and wanted me to hang out.

I did for awhile
but sleep was calling
and I was able to answer.

But again I was interrupted
cuz the family was home
talking about the fun
seeing a sunset on the falls
and the fireworks coming after that
they say I missed so much
and I know I did
but rest was really needed.

~137 words

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Also, there is the #TourdeWriting going on. My word count for this first week is only 186 words. And finally for my sisters, I found a new love, Maher Zain- I Believe. Enjoy!




thank you,
Fida

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Gail said…
I like your way of writing.
July 15, 2011 at 12:15 PM
Fida Islaih said…
@Gail: Thank you! (:
July 15, 2011 at 12:16 PM
ali cross said…
That was awesome! I love that you did something totally undexpected! Thanks for participating Fida!
July 15, 2011 at 1:40 PM
Debbie Davis said…
I like the poetry style you used and I like the way you made it stand out! Great job!! I look forward to seeing more of your work! Oh and I am following you now too! =0)
July 15, 2011 at 1:44 PM
Kayeleen Hamblin said…
This was a fun and different piece. I liked it. It really told a story.
July 15, 2011 at 2:18 PM
Fida Islaih said…
@Ali: I'm glad you think it's awesome! And it was my pleasure joining in.

@Debbie: Aww... thanks! I'm glad you're look forward to more... stay tuned! (:

@Kayleen: I'm glad you liked it, thanks!

Fida :))((:
July 15, 2011 at 3:25 PM
Lacie Myers said…
Fida, you have been posting a lot of poems lately. What a great idea to post your entry in that form too. Good job!
July 15, 2011 at 4:49 PM
Donna K. Weaver said…
Definitely unexpected. Nice.
July 15, 2011 at 10:19 PM
Brianna said…
Fida, a poem was a lovely surprise. Very clever of you.
July 15, 2011 at 10:28 PM
Ms Saba (aka Teacher007.5) said…
I really liked this one Fida!!! I also liked the video as well :D I like Maher Zain as well. Have you hear, "Hold My Hand"? it is really nice!
July 16, 2011 at 3:37 AM
Stacy Henrie said…
It was fun to read a poem one - and yes, sometimes rest is a definite need. :)
July 16, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Ishta Mercurio said…
I enjoyed this - and I can relate to needing rest! Thanks for sharing.
July 20, 2011 at 1:01 AM
Anonymous said…
Fida :) I loveee ur poems dear. And the song is beautiful... ;) Go Fida Go Fida!
July 22, 2011 at 1:58 PM
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