The Poetteer

Assalamu Alaikum sisters, As I hope you know, today is the first day of the new year in the Islamic calendar. We're already starting our 2012 ! Since Friday night and today I've been spending it writing poetry about nature and love. And working on my nano. (W)rite now, my total is 9,990 words. My goals for this new year: 1) write 1k each day for novelizing. Make poetry big, maybe start getting paid. 2) Exercise body: Yoga 30 mins each day. 3) Exercise soul, too! Pray all 5 prayers, fast, keep tongue moist Allah's name... (just keep improving as Muslim) 4) Be more outgoing and strong emotionally and physically. Stand up for what you believe. If frustrated be able to talk what really is on your mind (resource teacher does care). 5) Last but not least, love. (it's hard to explain, but Allah knows what's in my heart and if He wills, will make it come true sooner than I think). Have a great new year and may Allah bless us all! Ameen! (: -written ...

Hello readers, Escape I get no break I have no escape except in my thoughts blocking everything out and thinking of Allah. I have no escape unless I find silence and stay there like in nature seeing, feeling makes me calm and helps me find my peace. In Allah, is my only refuge. (written Sept 20, 11) thank you, Fida

Hello readers, Zara Ever since we 'met' we found each other intertwined with similarities A love for writing sharing them through blogging, through a magazine we both write for Together we grew closer loving each other in what we had to share and had to see. Without you is like any friendship I had missing that person until we're together again. Love, Fida P.S. I hope one day we really do meet. Happy Birthday, Zara!! (-:

Assalamu Alaikum sisters, Remember my poem, Part of Something ? And how I entered in the mighty pen for the second time? Well this time, I'm the one that won the award !! (: Tomorrow I start my first day of my last year in high school! Till then, have a great last two weeks of Ramadan! thank you, Fida

Assalamu Alaikum sisters, It's the 11th day of Ramadan. I entered into my second mighty pen. You'd think it's another rare story by me but my mind was going down memory lane after yesterday's Iftar. Enjoy! Part of Something You don't understand! I can't, I can't just go up there and be part of the group. I'm a quiet girl yes I'm a familiar face from classes but what do I say I'm not used to this, only one on one just leave me alone. (written Aug 11, 11) - by Fida Islaih Prompt by I Take the Pen

Assalamu Alaikum sisters, It's already week two of Ramadan. I haven't posted any poems last week, so following is a motivation poem: Color My Path {Look at the sunset, all those beautiful colors they don't change just everyday but every moment; they fade and new comes...} {For you let the stress and tears fade away and let the happiness and smiles be your path.} --- P.S. Remember my story, Angel Help . I wrote it as part of a contest Krista, at I take a Pen, was doing. I didn't win, but I did get honorable mention for my story being the most uplifting (when you click the link, scroll to the bottom to see what I mean.) Enjoy! love, Fida

Hello readers, An Angel's Help "Outside the rain fell like gray sheets over the world. Trees bent, kneeling to the force of the wind. In the distance, a brilliant blue flash of light broke the sky. Moments later the answering rumble of thunder rolled through the air. I watched the storm through the glass window. My gratitude for the shield provided by my small home increased with the intensity of the storm. Another flash of lighting and the room plunged into darkness. This time the thunder shook the house. Behind me, I heard the eerie sound of a door creaking open. My blood ran cold. Slowly I turned..." Slowly I turned to see no shadowy figure. Yet my cat kept on looking around and meowing. I remember learning that cats see not only better but another dimension. It got me thinking when a flash of light lit the doorway and I heard a voice. I still couldn't really see, but what I saw amazed me. It was wings of an angel. "Peace be with you, daught...