As I sit here
Pondering upon what to write for this poem
I am reminded of how quickly the days are coming and going
Too soon
It feels as though we got started just yesterday
I am forced to think about my "Ramadan goals"
Which I set enthusiastically 6 months before Ramadan
I ought to have finished nine surahs from albaraqah by now
But I haven't even gone past reading Surah al Maryam and memorizing Ayahtul Kursi as of yet
Unfulfilled promises and goals
Place the feeling of incompetence in my heart
I am guilty for not being able to keep my word to my Lord
I am forced to imagine
Had this being a project from school
Would I have been so laid back about it?
Would I have counted on the forgiveness of my professor?
Or would I have worked hard to complete my goal
To pass...
Then why must my soul feel lazy
Even when I know the devils are locked up?
SubhanAllah,
It's time to get real
Time to realize the importance of reading the Qur'an
Time to fulfilling my Ramadan goals with the same enthusiasm I set them to begin with.
Halima Ahmed
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